DC -- superposition and interference

What is the symbol for wave velocity in the text?

• W_s

• S_w

• v_w

• W_v

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According to the text, wave velocity is sometimes also called ---

• amplitude range

• propagation frequency

• wave acceleration

• propagation velocity

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wavelength

• the distance parallel to the direction of propagation

• the distance perpendicular to the direction of propagation

• the distance above or below the equilibrium point

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The relationship represented by these 2 equations is the same.

• True

• False

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Which type of wave is shown?

• Transverse

• Longitudinal

• Compressional

• Propagation

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Sound waves in air are which type of wave?

• Transverse

• Longitudinal

• Shear wave

• Perpendicular wave

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This diagram is showing ----

• wave addition

• destructive interference

• constructive interference

• wave saturation

Pure destructive interference of two identical waves produces ---

• zero amplitude

• the equilibrium point reflection

• stationary waves

• stationary amplitude

The position marked with a red X is called ---

• the ground state of the wave

• a superposition

• an equilibrium point

• a node

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In music, what is produced by two waves of slightly different frequency but identical amplitude?

• a vibration

• a harmonic

• a beat

• a range

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