Unit 8 Wave Test A

As the wavelength of a mechanical wave increases and its frequency stays constant,

its speed will:

• increase

• decrease

• stay the same

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The speed of a mechanical wave depends on:

• the medium it travels through

• the amplitude of the wave

• the period of the wave

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If the distance from point A to point B in the diagram is 60 cm, then the wavelength is:

• 20 cm

• 40 cm

• 60 cm

• 90 cm

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A wave with a frequency of 12.4 Hz is traveling across a rope as shown in the diagram.

Determine the wavelength of the wave.

• 3m

• 6m

• 1m

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A wave with a frequency of 12.4 Hz is traveling across a rope as shown in the diagram.

Determine the speed of the wave.

• 37.2 m/s

• 15.6 m/s

• 24.5 m/s

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The graphs show five different mechanical waves traveling at the same speed. Which wave has the shortest wave length?

• Wave I

• Wave II

• Wave III

• Wave IV

• Wave V

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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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