Lesson 3.1 Review

Through which states of matter can waves travel?

• Solids, liquids, and gases

• Only solids

• Only liquids

• Only gases

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In transverse waves, how is the disturbance oriented relative to the direction of wave travel?

• Perpendicular

• Parallel

• Diagonal

• Circular

How do particles move in transverse waves?

• Up and down

• Side to side

• In a circle

• In a spiral

Which of the following is NOT a key term related to waves?

• Energy

• Medium

• Temperature

• Wave

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What does amplitude measure in a wave?

• The number of cycles per second

• The distance between crests

• The maximum distance from rest position

• The speed of the wave

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What does a larger amplitude indicate about a wave?

• Less energy

• More energy

• Higher frequency

• Shorter wavelength

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What symbol represents wavelength?

• Alpha (α)

• Beta (β)

• Lambda (λ)

• Gamma (γ)

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What is the relationship between frequency and wave cycles?

• Frequency is the distance between wave cycles

• Frequency is the number of wave cycles passing a point per second

• Frequency is the speed of wave cycles

• Frequency is the energy of wave cycles

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What creates electromagnetic waves?

• Vibrating electric and magnetic fields

• Vibrating sound waves

• Vibrating water molecules

• Vibrating air particles

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Which type of wave can be seen by human eyes?

• Microwaves

• Infrared

• Visible light

• X-rays