Waves quiz

Waves transfer (a)  

• Matter
• Molecules
• Energy
• Atoms

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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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7. Which of the following occurs as the frequency of a wave decreases?

• A. The wavelength increases
• B. The wavelength decreases
• C. The wavelength increases and then decreases
• D. The wavelength remains the same

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

• Trough
• Crest
• Compression
• Rarefaction
• Medium

9. The frequency of a wave is measured in (a)   .

• Hertz
• Crest
• Trough
• Compression
• Rarefaction

16. The highest part of a transverse wave is known as a ____________________.

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Which wave in the diagram has the greatest frequency?

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

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What types of waves carry energy at a right angle or perpendicular to the direction of the energy flow? (a)  

• Longitudinal waves
• Transverse waves
• Sound waves
• P-waves

What are the parts of a longitudinal wave? (a)  

• Compressions and rarefactions
• Crests and troughs
• Compressions and crests
• Rarefactions and troughs