Waves & Electromagnetic Radiation

Which of the following is a property of a mechanical wave?

• A. Amplitude
• B. Weight
• C. Color
• D. Incidence

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If the amplitude or frequency of a wave increases, the energy of the wave _________________.

• A. Increases
• B. Decreases
• C. Stays the same

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What does every type of wave transfer?

• A. Color
• B. Energy
• C. Heat
• D. Matter

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Look at the image below. What type of wave is represented in the image?

• A. Transverse
• B. Longitudinal
• C. Surface Wave
• D. Standing Wave

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Look at the image below. What type of wave is represented in the image?

• A. Transverse
• B. Longitudinal
• C. Surface Wave
• D. Standing Wave

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Look at the image below. Label the parts of the wave.

a

b

c

d

e

Crest

Rarefaction

Resting Point/ Origin

Amplitude

Wavelength

Compression

Trough

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Look at the image below and label the parts of the wave.

c

d

e

Wavelength

C. Crest

A. Frequency

Compression

Rarefaction

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Refraction is the bending of waves that occur due to a change in

• A. Speed
• B. Frequency
• C. Height
• D. Amplitude

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Which of the following pairs of terms describes the two different wave interactions depicted below?

• A. Constructive and destructive interference
• B. Moving and standing waves
• C. Mechanical and electromagnetic waves
• D. Sound waves and light waves

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Look at the image below. Which wave behavior is displayed?

• A. Reflection
• B. Refraction
• C. Absorption
• D. Transmission

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