Quiz 2 QTR 4 Waves

A disturbance that carries energy from one place to another is called:

• wavelength

• wave

• oscillation

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The type of wave where the direction of the wave is perpendicular to the movement of the matter is known as:

• transverse

• amplitude

• frequency

The distance from one crest to the next is called:

• amplitude

• wavelength

• frequency

• transverse

The number of oscillations produced in a certain amount of time is referred to as:

• wavelength
• amplitude
• velocity
• frequency

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The total distance a wave moves or oscillates from its resting position is known as:

• Wavelength
• Frequency
• Velocity
• Amplitude

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The peak or highest point on a wave is called:

• summit
• trough
• base
• crest

The valley or lowest point between two crests is known as:

• peak
• summit
• trough
• dip

Which waves move parallel to the energy?

• Transverse waves

• Longitudinal waves

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Which waves move perpendicular to the energy?

• Transverse waves

• Longitudinal waves

The matter a wave travels through is called:

• medium
• substance
• element
• substance

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