Waves Review FINAL

A wave carries...?

• energy only
• matter only
• energy and matter
• neither

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Waves that require a medium are called 

• mechanical waves
• transverse waves
• light waves
• gamma rays

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A mechanical wave cannot travel through...

• a vacuum(empty space).
• water.
• air. 
• glass.

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Which wave has a greater frequency?

• A
• B

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Which letter represents wavelength?

• A
• B
• C
• D

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Which letter represents amplitude?

• A
• B
• C
• D

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Which transverse wave has the highest frequency?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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A wave with a large wavelength will have a ______ frequency and _____ energy

• high, low
• high, high
• low, high
• low, low

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Which has the LONGEST wavelength and, therefore, the lowest frequency/energy

• Gamma Rays
• Radio Waves
• Visible Light
• Infrared rays

Which has the SHORTEST wavelength and, therefore, the highest frequency/most energy

• Radio waves
• Ultraviolet Rays
• Gamma Rays
• X-rays

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