Investigating Waves [Ch. 1-3]

A disturbance that transfers energy through matter or through space is a...

• crest.

• wave.

• trough.

• vibration.

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The highest part of a wave is the...

• crest.

• wave.

• trough.

• wavelength.

The lowest part of a wave is the...

• crest.

• wave.

• trough.

• wavelength.

Which wave scenario can toss a boat about for an unpleasant ride?

• low crest and high trough with long wavelength

• high crest and low trough with a long wavelength

• high crest and low trough with a short wavelength

• even crest and trough

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The transfer of energy through a material as it is disturbed by vibrations is a...

• crest

• trough.

• water wave.

• sound wave.

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Sound waves can only travel through air.

• true

• false

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The quality of sound that is described as high or low and is related to a wave’s frequency is...

• volume.

• pitch.

• intensity.

• frequency.

The number of times a wave peaks over a period of time is...

• volume.

• pitch.

• intensity.

• frequency.

Which wave would represent a quiet, low pitch sound?

• lower crest and less frequency

• higher crest and more frequency

• all waves look the same

• higher crest and less frequency

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Sound waves travel through different materials at different speeds.

• true

• false

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