Waves Analysis Answer Key

1. A student drew a transverse and longitudinal wave. Which one is which?

• A = Transverse

  B = Longitudinal

• A = Longitudinal

  B = Transverse

• Both are Transverse

• Both are longitudinal

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Question 2 - #1 is the

• wavelength

• amplitude

• crest

• trough

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Question 2 - #2 is the

• wavelength

• amplitude

• crest

• trough

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Question 2 - #3 is the

• wavelength

• amplitude

• crest

• trough

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Question 2 - #4 is the

• wavelength

• amplitude

• crest

• trough

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Question 2 - #5 represents the

• wavelength

• amplitude

• nodes

• trough

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#3 - What happens to the frequency if the wavelength increases?

• frequency decreases

• frequency increases

• frequency stays the same

4. What has more energy: a wave with a small amplitude or a wave with a high amplitude?

• small amplitude

• high amplitude

• they both have the same energy

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5. What has more energy: A wave with a shorter wavelength or with a longer wavelength?

• shorter wavelength

• longer wavelength

• they have the same energy

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Question 6a - If the time is 3 seconds, what is the frequency of wave 1?

• 2/3 or 0.67 Hertz

• 1 Hertz

• 2 Hertz

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