Physical Science Waves

In a transverse wave, the _____________ is the lowest point.

• trough
• crest
• amplitude
• medium

The number of ocean waves that pass a buoy in one second is the ________________________ of the wave.

• amplitude
• wavelength
• frequency
• rarefaction

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The _______________ of a transverse wave is its highest point.

• trough
• crest
• amplitude
• medium

To find the ________________________ of a wave, measure the distance from one trough to the next trough.

• amplitude
• wavelength
• frequency
• interference

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Water waves bending around a dock is an example of ________.

• compression
• rarefaction
• refraction
• diffraction

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In a longitudinal wave in a coiled spring, a ______________ is where the coils are spread out.

• compression
• diffraction
• refraction
• rarefaction

A ________________________ is a repeating disturbance that transfers energy through matter or space.

• medium
• wavelength
• wave
• frequency

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Waves bending because of a change in speed is called __________.

• compression
• rarefaction
• refraction
• diffraction

The medium vibrates perpendicular to the direction the wave travels in a ________________________.

• parade wave
• standing wave
• compressional wave
• transverse wave

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When you squeeze the coils of a spring together, you cause a ________________________.

• compression
• refraction
• rarefaction
• diffraction