Wave Interactions Quiz

How do matter and energy interact when waves are generated?

• Matter vibrates and transfers energy

• Matter absorbs energy and stays still

• Energy is lost and matter remains unchanged

• Matter and energy do not interact

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What are the three main types of mechanical waves?

• Transverse, Longitudinal, Surface

• Electromagnetic, Sound, Light

• Radio, Microwave, Infrared

• Gamma, X-ray, Ultraviolet

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What are properties of waves?

• Wavelength, Frequency, Amplitude

• Color, Texture, Shape

• Mass, Volume, Density

• Speed, Acceleration, Force

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What can the energy carried by a wave do?

• Lift a large ship

• Create a rainbow

• Produce sound

• Generate heat

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What medium do sound waves travel through?

• Liquid

• Solid

• Gas

• Vacuum

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What does the term "transverse" mean?

• Along

• Across

• Around

• Against

In longitudinal waves, how does the medium move?

• Up and down

• Back-and-forth in the same direction as the wave

• In a circular motion

• Side to side

What is the primary characteristic of surface waves?

• They occur only in air.

• They occur at the surface between two media.

• They occur only in water.

• They occur deep underwater.

What is the first step in using the INB Template?

• Glue it into your journal.

• Cut out the template.

• Write your name on it.

• Color the template.

Which part of the wave is associated with minimum displacement?

• Crest

• Trough

• Rest Position

• Node