Topic Review: Waves

What type of wave is represented in the diagram below?

• transverse
• longitudinal
• sound
• medium

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What type of wave is represented in the diagram below?

• transverse
• longitudinal
• gamma
• infrared

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All waves transfer:

• air
• water
• matter
• energy

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What type of wave is a sound wave?

• transverse
• light
• longitudinal
• electromagnetic

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How many wavelengths are shown?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 6

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How many wavelengths are shown?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 6

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Which wave would have the highest frequency? Remember: Frequency = # of Waves / Second

• Wave A
• Wave B
• Wave C

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Sound waves travel best/furthest through...

• Solids
• Liquids
• Gases
• The VAcuum of Space

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The material through which a wave travels is known as:

• Crest
• Amplitude
• Medium
• Origin

As air is pumped from the vacuum jar, the sound level of the ringing bell will decrease until it can no longer be heard. This happens because air must be present in the jar in order for ___________________.

• sound to be transferred
• electricity to flow through the wires
• the rubber to seal the jar
• the bell clanger to vibrate

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