Waves Review

The distance between 2 corresponding parts of a wave  (example- crest to crest) is its _____________________

• trough
• frequency
• amplitude
• wavelength

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

• vibration
• compression
• medium
• crest

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In what type of wave does the medium vibrate parallel to the direction of the wave?

• surface wave
• longitudinal wave
• transverse wave
• electromagnetic wave

What are the highest parts of a transverse wave called?

• amplitude
• trough
• resting point
• crest

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What number represents the wavelength?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

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As the frequency of a wave increases, the __________________ decreases.

• amplitude
• resting point
• wavelength
• crest

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What number represents the amplitude?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

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Which wave in the diagram has the greatest frequency?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

Electromagnetic waves include the following except

• radio waves

• X-rays

• ocean waves

• microwaves

What kind of wave is pictured below?

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

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