Introduction to Mechanical Waves

This type of wave occurs when wave motion moves perpendicular to the medium.

• Transverse Wave

• Longitudinal Wave

• Surface Wave

• Tidal Wave

This is an example of which type of wave behavior?

• Reflection
• Refraction
• Diffraction
• Interference

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This is an example of which type of wave behavior?

• Reflection
• Refraction
• Diffraction
• Interference

This is an example of which type of wave behavior?

• Reflection
• Refraction
• Diffraction
• Interference

This is an example of which type of wave behavior?

• Reflection
• Diffraction
• Constructive Interference
• Destructive Interference

What kind of wave is pictured below?

• compressional wave
• transverse wave
• sound wave
• mechanical wave

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Waves are a transfer of what?

• Heat

• Light

• Energy

• Food

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Amplitude reflects the amount of ____________________ in a wave.

• energy
• compression
• rarefaction
• speed

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What property of this wave is represented by the letter "A"

• amplitude

• crest

• trough

• wavelength

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What property of the wave is represented by the letter "B"?

• amplitude
• crest
• trough
• wavelength

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