Waves

What do all waves transfer?

Which are properties of a mechanical wave?

• can be longitudinal or transverse

• can move through space

• must have matter to move

• carries energy

What type of wave is this?

• Longitudinal
• Transverse

Which wave has the greatest amplitude?

• A
• B
• C
• D

What is the distance between the calm sea and the highest wave called?

• Wave

• Frequency

• Amplitude

• Magnitude

Which wave has a longer wavelength?

• wave C
• wave D

All waves carry ________ as they travel from one place to another.

• matter

• space

• energy

• water

You can't hear sounds in outer space because there is no

• medium

• light

• energy

• heat

Which wave in the diagram has the greatest wavelength?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

___________ waves NEED a medium.

• Mechanical

• Transverse

• Crest

• frequency