Nature & Properties of Waves

Mechanical waves can travel through a vacuum.

• True

• False

Draw a Transverse Wave.

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For a longitudinal wave, _________ is measured by the amount of compression in the wave.

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In a longitudinal wave, matter in the medium moves back and forth _________ the wave

• in the opposite direction as

• in the same direction as

• perpendicularly to

• away from

Which part of the wave is labeled #31?

• Crest

• Trough

• Amplitude

• Wavelength

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Why would mechanical waves like sound travel faster through warmer mediums?

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What are the dark bands in this image of a longitudinal wave called?

• Wavelength

• Crest

• Compression

• Rarefaction

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What is the speed of a wave with a wavelength of 2 m and a frequency of 3 Hz?

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Which of the following are examples of transverse waves? (choose all that apply)

• electromagnetic waves

• ultrasound waves

• water ripples

• sound waves

• light waves

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Frequency and Period are _________ proportional.

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