Review #2 for Electromagnetic Waves PPMS

A wave that can only transfer energy through matter is

• a medium.

• a mechanical wave

• an electromagnetic wave.

• a transverse wave.

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All __________ waves need a medium to carry energy.

• mechanical waves

• electromagnetic waves

• longitudinal waves

• transverse

Sound waves cannot travel in outer space, because they are

• transverse waves.

• mechanical waves.

• electromagnetic waves.

• longitudinal waves.

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Which wave has a shorter wavelength?

• the blue wave (top)

• the red wave (bottom)

• both have the same wavelength

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Which wave has a lower frequency?

• the blue wave (top)

• the red wave (bottom)

• both have the same wavelength

Which wave has a longer wavelength?

• the blue wave (top)

• the red wave (bottom)

• both have the same wavelength

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Which wave has a lower amplitude?

• the blue wave (top)

• the red wave (bottom)

• both have the same amplitude

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Which wave has less energy, and why?

• The red wave (bottom), because it has a shorter wavelength

• The blue wave (top), because it has a longer wavelength.

• The red wave (bottom), because it has a higher amplitude

• The blue wave (top), because it has a lower amplitude

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What is the wavelength of this wave?

• 1.5 cm

• 2.0 cm

• 3.0 cm

• 4.0 cm

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How many complete waves are shown in this image?

• ½

• 1

• 2

• 4

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