Waves & Sound Waves Review - Mostly Concepts

What type of waves are sound waves? (pick two)

• Mechanical

• Electromagnetic

• Longitudinal

• Transverse

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What is the distance between the resting position and the maximum displacement of a wave called?

• Frequency

• Wavelength

• Amplitude

• Period

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What is the high point of a wave called?

• Amplitude

• Crest

• Wavelength

• Trough

What is the time needed for a wave to make one complete cycle of motion called?

• Wavelength

• Period

• Frequency

• Amplitude

What is the velocity of a wave with a period of 3.0 s and a wavelength of 2.1 m?

• 6.3 m/s

• 0.7 m/s

• 0.63 m/s

• 7.0 m/s

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What is the frequency of a wave with a velocity of 10.0 m/s and a wavelength of 2.0 m?

• 5.0 Hz

• 20.0 Hz

• 10.0 Hz

• 0.5 Hz

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The distance traveled by a wave in one complete vibration/cycle is called

• Trough

• Crest

• Wavelength

• Magnitude

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Which measurement does not correspond to wavelength

• from crest to crest

• from trough to trough

• from rest position to maximum displacement

• from strating point to ending point along the equilibrium position

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What is the symbol for wavelength?

• µ

• Ɛ

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What is the symbol for frequency?

• Q

• Ɛ

• ƒ

• λ

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