Waves review

Which most accurately describes a difference in the two waves?

•  the frequency of wave 1 is much higher than Wave 2 frequency

  
  

•  the wavelength of wave 1 is at least twice the wavelength of Wave 2

  
  

•  the waves are traveling through different mediums

  
  

•  Wave 1 has a much larger amplitude than Wave 2

  
  

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How can the wavelength be determined?

•  by comparing the widths of the bands at X and Y

•  by comparing the number of particles at X and at y

•  by measuring the distance between two points labeled X

  
  

•  by measuring the distance between a point labeled X and a point labeled y

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How do the waves differ from one another?

•  the waves travel at different speeds

  
  

•  the waves travel at different speeds

  
  

•  the waves carry different amounts of energy

  
  

•  the waves are different distance from the source

  
  

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Which statement best describes what happens to the wavelength and amplitude of the wave when the student increases the upward and downward force?

• The amplitude increases, but the wavelength decreases.

• The amplitude increases, but the wavelength stays the same.

• C The amplitude decreases, but the wavelength increases

• The amplitude stays the same, but the wavelength increases

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In which way is the sound wave in Chart 1 different from the sound wave in Chart 2?

• it has a higher pitch

• it has a lower volume

• it has a greater amplitude

• it has a lower frequency

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From point X to point Y, how many total wavelengths are represented?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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Which statement best compares the two waves?

• The pitch of the sound decreased in Figure 2.

• The loudness of the sound decreased in Figure 2.

• The velocity of the sound increased in Figure 2

• The wavelength of the sound increased in Figure 2.

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How does Wave 1 compare to Wave 2?

• Wave 1 is louder and higher pitched than Wave 2

• Wave 1 is quieter and higher pitched than Wave 2

• Wave 1 is louder and lower pitched than Wave 2

• Wave 1 is quieter and lower pitched than Wave 2.

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