U5 Wave Patterns and Properties

The diagram below shows a wave pattern. What part of a wave is represented by B?

• A. crest

• B. trough

• C. amplitude

• D. wavelength

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The speed of a mechanical wave through a medium depends on the type of medium. It also depends on the type of mechanical wave. Which claim is true?

• A. All waves travel at the same speed through any medium.

• B. All waves travel at the same speed if no medium is present.

• C. Electromagnetic waves require a medium, but mechanical waves do not.

• D. Mechanical waves require a medium, but electromagnetic waves do not.

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Through which of these media do sound waves travel most slowly?

• A. iron

• B. wood

• C. water

• D. cold air

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This is an example of what kind of wave?

• longitudinal

• transverse

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This is an example of what kind of wave?

• transverse

• longitudinal

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This is an example of what kind of wave?

• longitudinal

• transverse

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Which of the following is a longitudinal wave?

• Light wave

• Sound wave

• Water wave

• Radio wave

Which of the following waves are mechanical waves?

• Light waves

• Radio waves

• Sound waves

• X-rays

What type of wave requires a medium to travel through?

• Electromagnetic wave

• Sound wave

• Light wave

• All of the above

Which type of wave can travel through the vacuum of space?

• Sound wave

• Water wave

• Electromagnetic wave

• Mechanical wave