Waves and Wave Properties

A wave is a disturbance that transfers ________ from one place to another.

• Matter

• Mass

• Energy

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The highest point on a transverse wave is the

• compression

• crest

• rest position

• trough

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If the wavelength of a wave increased, what would happen to the frequency?

• decrease

• increase

• stay the same

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Mechanical waves usually travel fastest through:

• solids

• liquids

• gases

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Which wave has the largest wavelength?

• A
• B
• C
• None (same wavelength)

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Waves that require a material to travel though are called

• electromagnetic waves

• mechanical waves

• ocean waves

• transverse waves

• I do not know and do not wish to answer.

The lowest point on a transverse wave is the

• compression

• crest

• rest position

• trough

The number of waves that pass somewhere in a second is:

• amplitude

• frequency

• wavelength

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#4 refers to the

• wavelength

• amplitude

• crest

• trough

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#3 refers to the

• wavelength

• amplitude

• crest

• trough

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