Wave

is the highest point of a wave.

• amplitude

• wavelength

• crest

• trough

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_______________________ is the lowest point of a wave.

• amplitude

• wavelength

• crest

• trough

Shari is using a tuning fork to learn about sound properties. She is tapping the tuning fork, placing it in the bowl of water (see image), and observing the waves created by the vibrations. The harder the tuning fork is hit the ________________ the waves in the water.

• larger

• smaller

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_________________ is the height of the wave.

• amplitude

• wavelength

• crest

• trough

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__________________________________ is the measured distance between two identical points on two back-to-back waves.

• amplitude

• wavelength

• crest

• trough

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Shari tries transferring less energy to the tuning fork by hitting it softer. CHOOSE ALL events that would happen as a result.

• The tuning fork would make larger waves.

• The tuning fork would make smaller waves.

• The tuning fork's sound volume would increase.

• The tuning fork's sound volume would decrease.

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Which type of wavelength has the most energy?

• visible waves

• microwaves

• gamma waves

• radio waves

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A sound wave is produced in a metal cylinder by striking one end. Which of the following happens as the wave travels along the cylinder?

• The wave's frequency increases

• it transfers matter

• the wave's wavelength decreases

• it transfers energy

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Which wave represents the lowest pitch?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

In the visible spectrum, which color has the shortest wavelength?

• red

• violet

• yellow

• orange