Mechanical Waves Unit Test

Mathematical Equivalence

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Label the point with an antinode.

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Label the point with a node.

Which of the following is NOT a type of mechanical wave?

• Transverse

• Longitudinal

• Ocean

• Surface

Draw two waves with the SAME amplitude. One has high frequency, and one has low frequency.

Match the following definition to the correct explanation.

• Two waves with the same frequency and phase.

• Law of Superposition

• Two waves with the same frequency and opposite phase.

• Destructive Interference

• The total amplitude of the waves is equal to the sum of the amplitudes of the individual waves.

• Constructive Interference

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The pitch of a sound is related to the...

• amplitude of the sound wave

• frequency of the sound wave

• speed of a sound wave

• reflection of a sound wave

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The unit that compares the intensity of sound is called...

• bel

• hertz

• decibel

• meter

When the frequency of a wave increases, what happens to the wavelength?

• The wavelength is not directly affected by the frequency of a wave.
• The wavelength increases.
• The wavelength decreases.
• More specific information is needed to form a conclusion about the wavelength.

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