Compare Wave Properties

Which are properties of a mechanical wave?

• can be longitudinal or transverse

• can move through space

• must have matter to move

• carries energy

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Compared to wave A, which wave has the same wavelength but a smaller amplitude?

• only B

• only C

• only D

• both B & C

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Which wave in the diagram has the greatest frequency?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

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Which image represents a longitudinal wave?

• A

• B

Which part of a longitudinal wave is where particles are packed closely together?

• compression
• rarefaction
• crest 
• amplitude

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Which letter represents wavelength?

• A
• B
• C
• D

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Which letter is a trough?

• F
• G
• H
• J

What part of the wave is B?

• Compression
• Rarefaction
• Wavelength
• Amplitude

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____________________  is the number of waves that move past one spot in a second

• energy
• amplitude
• wavelength
• frequency

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 A wave has frequency of 50 Hz and a wavelength of 10 m. What is the speed of the wave?

• 500 m/s
• 50 m/s
• 5 m/s
• 0.5 m/s

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