Waves and Wave Properties

A wave is a disturbance that transfers ________ from one place to another.

• Matter

• Mass

• Energy

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Which of the following is a mechanical wave?

• X-ray

• Infrared

• Radio waves

• Sound

What medium do sound waves travel fastest through?

• Solids

• Liquids

• Gases

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The height of a wave from its resting point (B).

• Frequency

• Wave speed

• Wavelength

• Amplitude

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The length of a wave, from crest to crest or trough to trough. (D)

• Frequency

• Wave speed

• Wavelength

• Amplitude

The number of waves passing a given point each second is:

• Frequency

• Wave speed

• Wavelength

• Amplitude

As wavelength decreases, the crests of the wave:

• become wider

• become shorter

• get closer together

• get farther apart

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If a wave has a long wavelength, it will have __________ energy.

• High

• Medium

• Low

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If a wave has a short wavelength, it will have __________ energy.

• High

• Medium

• Low

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If a wave has a high frequency, it will have __________ energy.

• High

• Medium

• Low

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