Wave Types

Which of these waves has the longest wavelength?

• P

• Q

• R

• S

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Which statement is correct about the wave shown in the diagram?

• It is a transverse wave because the particles are moving perpendicular to the motion of the wave.

• It is a transverse wave because the particles are moving parallel to the motion of the wave.

• It is a longitudinal wave because the particles are moving perpendicular to the motion of the wave.

• It is a longitudinal wave because the particles are moving parallel to the motion of the wave.

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The wave shown in the diagram is an example of a(n)...

• transverse wave

• EMR wave

• longitudinal wave

• light

The wave shown in the diagram is an example of a

• longitudinal wave

• mechanical wave

• P-wave

• transverse wave

What type of wave is this? (a)  

• mechanical

• electromagnetic

• microwave

• infrared light wave

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Which wave is pictured? (a)  

• Transverse

• Longitudinal

• Both

• Neither

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Match the correct wave type for wave a.

a

transverse

longitudinal

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When particles move parallel to the motion of the wave, the wave is called....

• Transverse

• Longitudinal

• S-wave

• EMR wave

Which wave has the shortest wavelength?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Refers to the highest point of a wave.

• crest.

• trough.

• compression.

• rarefaction.