Wave Anatomy (with calcs)

Which wave diagram has both wavelength (λ) and amplitude (A) labeled correctly?

• A
• B
• C
• D

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In a longitudinal wave, the section where the particles are farthest apart is called

• crest
• trough
• rarefaction
• compression

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What type of wave is this?

• transverse
• longitudinal
• circular
• elliptical

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Which arrow diagram best represents the motion of the particle at position C as the wave moves to the right?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

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As a longitudinal wave travels through a medium, the individual particles of the medium move

• perpendicular to the direction of wave travel  
• parallel to the direction of wave travel  
• in circles
• in ellipses

What type of wave is this?

• transverse
• longitudinal
• circular
• elliptical

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

The wavelength of the wave is equal to the distance between points

• A and G
• B and F
• C and E
• D and F

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How many wavelengths long is the wave (number of wave cycles)?

• 1
• 1.5
• 2
• 2.5

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Which of the following represents a trough of the wave?

• B
• D
• F
• B and F

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Which of the following represents a crest of the wave?

• B
• D
• F
• B and F

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