Waves Final Review

Draw a compression wave

Which is the best definition of a wave?

• Cool splashes in the ocean

• When you're at a game and everyone's hands go up

• Flow or transfer of energy in the form of movement

• Flow or transfer of matter in the form of movement

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The highest point of a wave is called a (a)  

The distance between the equilibrium to the highest/lowest point of a wave is called......

• Crest

• Amplitude

• Trough

• Wavelength

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Which wave has the largest amplitude?

• Green

• Blue

• Red

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Which two waves have the same frequency?

• 1 & 2

• 1 & 3

• 2 & 4

• 3 & 4

What type of wave is this?

• Longitudinal
• Transverse

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Sound is an example of which type of wave?

• Transverse
• Longitudinal
• Both
• Neither

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Underline a rarefaction

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Which type of waves are used in broadcasting?

• radio waves
• infrared rays
• x-rays