BrainPop - Waves

What do all waves do?

• Transfer matter from one place to another.

• Transfer energy from one place to another.

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What are the two basic kinds of waves? Select TWO.

• sound

• mechanical

• light

• electromagnetic

Which of the following is NOT a mechanical wave?

• ocean

• light

• sound

• slinky

What do all mechanical waves have in common?

• They can travel through the vacuum of space.

• Then need a medium to travel through.

What is of the following could sound waves travel through? Select all that apply

• Water

• Air

• Solids

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What medium to seismic (earthquake) waves travel through after an earthquake?

• the water

• the air

• the ground

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Electromagnetic waves like light waves and radio waves do not need a medium - they can travel through empty space.

• True

• False

This is a ​ (a)   wave. The energy flows at ​ ​ (b)   angles to the direction of the movement of matter.

• right
• electromagnetic
• left
• transverse

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What are some examples of transferse waves? Select TWO.

• sound waves

• electromagnetic waves

• ocean waves

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Label the transverse wave.

d

c

b

a

Crest

Wavelength

Amplitude

Trough

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