TYPES OF WAVES

Which is true of a mechanical wave?

• It must have a medium
• It must travel in empty space.
• It can travel in a vacuum.
• Both sound and light are examples.

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The low point of a transverse wave.

• Crest

• Trough

• Compression

• Rarefaction

The high point of a transverse wave.

• Crest

• Trough

• Compression

• Rarefaction

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The part of a longitudinal wave that is farthest apart.

• Crest

• Trough

• Compression

• Rarefaction

The place where a longitudinal wave is close together.

• Crest

• Trough

• Compression

• Rarefaction

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Unlike a longitudinal wave, the disturbance in a transverse wave is

• perpendicular to the wave motion.
• in a circular motion.
• parallel to the wave motion.
• in the opposite direction of the wave motion.

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Unlike a transverse wave, the disturbance in a longitudinal wave is

• in a circular motion.
• parallel to the wave motion.
• perpendicular to the wave motion.
• in the opposite direction of the wave motion

Which image represents a longitudinal wave?

• A

• B

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How would you describe the movement of a longitudinal wave?

• Up and down
• Back and forth
• In zigzags
• Linear

How would you describe the movement of a transverse wave?

• Up and down
• Back and forth
• In zigzags
• Linear