Waves Vocab Basic Quiz

What is the highest point on a transverse wave called?

• crest

• trough

• wavelength

• amplitude

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What is the lowest point on a transverse wave called?

• crest

• trough

• wavelength

• amplitude

What is the distance between any repeating point on a wave(such as crest to crest) called?

• crest

• trough

• wavelength

• amplitude

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What is the maximum particle displacement(vibration) from its original position called?

• crest

• trough

• wavelength

• amplitude

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What type of wave requires a medium?

• mechanical

• transverse

What type of wave DOES NOT require a medium?

• mechanical

• transverse

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Which is a transverse wave?

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Which is a longitudinal wave?

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Which type of wave has particle motion that is PARALLEL to the motion of the wave?

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Which type of wave has particle motion that is PERPENDICULAR to the motion of the wave?

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