Waves

Match these parts of a sound wave

• pitch

• rarefaction

• wave spread out

• Frequency

• volume

• Compression

• wave close together

• Amplitude

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Select all that apply. Sound -

• requires a medium (matter) to travel through

• does NOT require a medium (matter) to travel through.

• CANNOT be heard in the vacuum of space

• CAN be heard in the vacuum of space

• is mechanical energy

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Which letter represents amplitude? (a)  

• A
• B
• C
• D
• E

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6. Which of the following can act as media for a wave? (a)  

• A. Solids only
• B. Liquids only
• C. Gases only
• D. Solids, liquids, and gases

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8. The lowest part of a transverse wave is known as a (a)   .

• Trough
• Crest
• Compression
• Rarefaction
• Medium

What does point C represent? (a)  

• Amplitude
• Trough
• Crest
• Wavelength

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Which wave in the diagram has the greatest frequency?

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

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Which letter(s) represent the trough of the wave? (a)  

• A
• B & D
• D
• C & G

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Which wave is pictured? (a)  

• Transverse
• Longitudinal
• Both
• Neither

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Which one shows the amplitude of a wave?

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