Waves, Sound, & Light

A wave is a disturbance that transmits __________ through matter or space.

• matter
• water
• energy
• entropy

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What is similar about waves A and B in the picture?

• same frequency
• same amplitude
• same wavelength
• same period

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A wave that can travel through empty space or through matter.

• mechanical
• longitudinal
• sound
• electromagnetic

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Electromagnetic waves travel as a _________ wave.

• transverse
• longitudinal
• mechanical
• sound

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Bats use ______ to find insects in the dark.

• radio waves
• echolocation
• infrared
• sonar

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On the EM spectrum, these waves are used for communication and entertainment or information.

• ultraviolet
• gamma rays
• radio
• infrared

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A(n) ____________ is a reflection of sound.

• sonar
• radar
• ultrasound
• echo

Sound travels fastest through

• solids
• liquids
• gases
• water

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A wave is ______________when it strikes a barrier and bounces back.

• refracted
• reflected
• diffracted
• restricted

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The number of waves per second is ___________.

• wavelength
• period
• frequency
• amplitude