Waves & Potential Energy

Which has the MOST potential energy?

• A

• B

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Which one has the LEAST potential energy?

• A

• B

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A and B are negative. Which one has the MOST potential energy?

• A

• B

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Which has the MOST potential energy?

• A

• B

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Which has the MOST potential energy?

• Object B

• Object C

• They have the same amount of potential energy

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What kind of wave is pictured below?

• compressional wave
• transverse wave
• sound wave
• mechanical wave

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Any material that a wave travels through is called a ____________________.

• vibration
• compression
• medium
• crest

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What kind of wave is pictured?

• Transverse
• Longitudinal
• surface
• none of the above

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What does a wave carry from place to place?

• energy

• matter

• people

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When the frequency of a wave increases, what happens to the wavelength?

• The wavelength is not directly affected by the frequency of a wave.

• The wavelength increases

• The wavelength decreases

• More specific information is needed to form a conclusion about the wavelength.

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