Waves Quiz

Waves carry

• Energy
• Matter
• Both matter and energy

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What type of waves DO NOT require a medium to carry energy and can travel through space?

• electromagnetic
• ocean
• mechanical
• all of the above

What type of wave vibrates perpendicular to the motion of the wave so it moves up and down or side to side.

• Transverse
• Longitudinal
• Surface

The substance a wave travels through is called the ______?

• wavelength
• medium
• frequency
• conductor

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As the wavelength of a wave increases, its energy________?

• decreases
• increases
• is not affected

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As the wavelength of a wave increases, its frequency______?

• increases
• decreases
• is not affected

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What part of the electromagnetic spectrum can be seen by humans?

• infrared
• ultraviolet
• visible light
• microwaves

Sound waves are

• Longitudinal Waves
• Transverse Waves
• Surface Waves

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Which part of the wave below is showing the crest?

• A
• B
• C
• D

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Which wave has the longest wavelength?

• A
• B
• C
• D

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