Formative Waves

What is created when a source of energy causes a vibration?

• Matter

• Mass

• A vacuum

• A wave

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Which of the following is NOT a medium?

• Outer Space

• A wall

• Water

• Air

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Through which of the following can a mechanical wave travel?

• A medium only

• A vacuum only

• Both a medium and a vacuum

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Through which of the following can an electromagnetic wave travel?

• A medium only

• A vacuum only

• Both a medium and a vacuum

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Which of the following do waves carry?

• Energy

• Mass

• Weight

• Matter

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Why is there no sound in space?

• Because sound is an electromagnetic wave

• Because sound is a mechanical wave

• Because sound cannot travel is extreme temperatures

• Because sound is both an electromagnetic and mechanical wave.

Which wave on this electromagnetic spectrum has the shortest wavelength?

• Radio

• Visible Light

• Microwave

• Gamma waves

What is a measure of how many wave pass a point in a certain amount of time?

• Energy

• Amplitude

• Wavelength

• Frequency

Which of the following properties controls pitch?

• Amplitude

• Frequency

• Speed

What are the units for frequency?

• m/s

• Newtons

• Hertzs

• mm

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