Wave Speed and Behaviour

Waves are disturbances that transfer ______ from one place to another.

• matter
• energy
• heat
• light

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The more energy a wave has, the greater its ____

• speed

• amplitude

• wavelength

The moving black dot is called:

• a node
• an anti-node
• an anti-amplitude
• the wangy bit

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The stationary dot is called:

• a node.
• an anti-node.
• the amplitude.
• the not moving bit.

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Which letter(s) represent the crest of the wave?

• A
• D
• B & F
• F

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What type of interference is represented in this diagram?

• Constructive

• Destructive

What type of interference is represented in the diagram?

• Constructive

• Destructive

What's happening at A?

• Two crests are combining to create constructive interference.

• A crest and a trough are combining to create destructive interference.

• Two crests are combining to create destructive interference.

• A crest and trough are combining to create constructive interference.

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What is happening at B?

• Two crests are combining to create constructive interference.

• A crest and a trough are combining to create destructive interference.

• Two crests are combining to create destructive interference.

• A crest and a trough are combining to create constructive interference.

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What type of interference do noise cancelling headphones use?

• Constructive Interference

• Destructive Interference

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