Properties of Waves

The material through which a mechanical wave travels is

• a medium.

• empty space.

• ether.

• air.

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A _______________ wave travels through a medium as a series of

compressions and rarefactions

• sine

• longitudinal

• pulse

• transverse

A wave is passing through a uniform medium. As the frequency of this

wave increases, its wavelength

• depends on amplitude

• decreases.

• increases.

• does not change

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The amplitude of a mechanical wave determines how much

________________ the wave transfers per unit time.

• energy

• air

• wavelength

• matter

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Which letter represents wavelength?

• A
• B
• C
• D

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Which letter represents the wave crest?

• A
• B
• C
• D

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Which letter represents the wave trough?

• A
• B
• C
• D

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Which letter represents amplitude?

• A
• B
• C
• D

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Which wave has a greater frequency?

• A
• B

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What is another name for wave height?

• Frequency
• Amplitude
• Wavelength
• Origin

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