Waves Review

Which of the following represents the wavelength?

• G
• H
• F
• J

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Which letter represents the amount of energy the wave has?

• F
• G
• H
• J

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Which letter represents a rarefaction?

• A
• B

What type of wave does NOT require a medium?

• mechanical
• electromagnetic

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Which of the following waves requires a medium to travel?

• light
• x rays
• UV rays
• sound

What is the unit for frequency?

• Hz
• m
• J
• m/s

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Which diagram - A, B, C, or D - represents the appropriate hand movements and patterns for a longitudinal wave?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Definition: Crest

• The highest point of a transverse wave

• The lowest point of a transverse wave

• The center of a transverse wave

• The distance between two points on a wave

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What is the frequency of a wave?

• # of oscillations produced in a certain amount of time

• The distance the wave oscillates from it's resting position

• The lowest point of a transverse wave

• Resting point of a wave - no wave movement

What is the amplitude of a wave?

• Where there is no wave movement

• The distance the wave oscillates from it's resting position

• A disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another

• The distance between two corresponding parts of a wave

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