Waves Study Guide

Which are properties of a mechanical wave?

• none of the answers

• can move through space

• must have matter to move

• carries energy

THis is an example of ___________________.

• Reflection

• Absorption

• Refraction

The highest point on a wave is:

• the crest

• the trough

• the top

• the coast

Which wave has the lowest frequency?

• A

• B

• C

• D

sound can travel through all of the following EXCEPT _____________.

• solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Vacuum

Mechanical waves that travel through a medium moving perpendicular to the motion of the wave.

• Transverse wave

• Surface wave

• Longitudinal wave

• medium

In order to see the other light on the EMS, we need:

• Better eyes

• Machines/Tools

The lowest part of a wave.

• frequency

• wavelength

• longitudinal wave

• amplitude

• trough

The material through which a wave travel 

• trough
• medium
• crest
• vibration

What property of this wave is represented by the letter "A"

• amplitude
• crest
• trough
• wavelength