U2.3 Checkpoint #1

Mechanical waves that ​ (a)   a medium are called mechanical waves.

• do require
• do not require

Mechanical waves form when a source of energy causes a medium to ​ (a)  

• vibrate
• compress

The three types of waves are transverse, ​ (a)   , and surface.

• longitudinal
• latitudinal

A(n) ​ (a)   wave moves the medium in the same direction as the wave travels.

• longitudinal
• transverse
• surface

A(n) ​ (a)   wave moves the medium perpendicular to the direction the wave travels.

• longitudinal
• transverse
• surface

A(n) ​ (a)   wave moves the medium circular to the direction the wave travels.

• longitudinal
• transverse
• surface

Each particle of water in an ocean wave moves in a(n) ​ (a)  

• circle
• straight line up and down
• straight line back and forth

Which type of wave is this?

• transverse

• longitudinal

• surface

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Match the following

• Surface wave

• 
• Longitudinal wave

• 
• Transverse wave

• 

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4. What part of a wave is represented by letter D?

• A. Crest

• B. Compression

• C. Rarefaction

• D. Trough

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