Waves Unit Test Review 8R NYSSLS

A characteristic common to sound waves and light waves is that they

• are longitudinal

• are transverse

• transfer energy

• travel in a vacuum

What type of wave is illustrated by the diagram? What type of wave is illustrated by the diagram?

• Torsional

• Longitudinal

• Elliptical

• Transverse

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A transverse wave moves to the right through a medium. Which diagram best represents the motion of the molecules of the medium due to the wave motion?

• a

• b

• c

• d

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The type of wave represented by a Slinky is a

• longitudinal wave

• light wave

• transverse wave

• water wave

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The change in the direction of a wave when it enters a new medium is called

• diffraction

• reflection

• superposition

• refraction

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Which is an example of a longitudinal wave?

• gamma ray

• x-ray

• sound wave

• water wave

Which distance identifies the amplitude of the given wave?

• AC

• AB

• AE

• AD

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Which distance represents the wavelength of the wave?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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Which letter represents the crest of the wave?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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Which letter represents the trough of the wave?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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