Waves, Energy, & Information

Energy stored in chemical bonds is called

• elastic PE
• chemical PE
• gravitational PE
• kinetic energy

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Sounds that have a high pitch also have a high

• frequency
• rhythm
• volume
• crest

Disturbances that transfer energy from one point to another are called

• bolts
• mediums
• thunder
• waves

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The high point of a transverse wave

• cap
• crest
• top
• trough

What type of wave is a sound wave?

• transverse
• light
• compressional
• electromagnetic

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Which object has kinetic energy?

• a roller coaster stuck on top of a hill
• a bowling ball rolling down an alley
• a lion sleeping under a tree
• a bucket of water sitting on the floor

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The loudness of a sound wave depends on

• amplitude
• frequency
• pitch
• wavelength

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As wavelength increases, its

• frequency decreases
• frequency stays the same
• frequency increases
• volume increases

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Where would a book have the most potential energy?

• on the floor
• on top of a bookshelf
• on a table
• on a chair

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Monica turned down the volume on her ipod. In physics terms, she decreased the sound waves'

• frequency
• pitch
• amplitude
• wavelength

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