Waves Review

The highest point of a wave is called a ________

The distance between the rest position to the highest/lowest point of a wave is called......

• Crest

• Amplitude

• Trough

• Wavelength

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Which one of these is NOT a part of a wave?

• Wavelength

• Amplitude

• Trough

• Hands

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In class, what did we use to demonstrate a longitudinal wave?

• String

• Rulers

• Slinkys

• Cup-Phones

Match the correct wave type for wave a.

a

longitudinal

transverse

Which wave is pictured? (a)  

• Transverse

• Longitudinal

• Both

• Neither

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What type of wave is this? (a)  

• mechanical

• electromagnetic

• microwave

• infrared light wave

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Which of the following is a compressional (longitudinal wave)?

• Ocean waves

• Sound waves

• Light waves

• Microwaves

Which of the following is a compressional (longitudinal wave)?

• Ocean waves

• Sound waves

• Light waves

• Microwaves

Match the following

• Longitudinal Wave

• wave needs a medium

• Electromagnetic Wave

• wave does not need a medium

• Transverse Wave

• particles in wave move parallel to wave

• Mechanical Wave

• particles in wave move perpendicular (right angles) to wave