Introduction to Waves

What kind of wave is this?

• Transverse

• Longitudinal or Compression

• Surface wave

• Magnetic wave

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The units for frequency are measured in _____________.

• hertz

• seconds

• m/s

• grams

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What property of this wave is represented by the letter "A"

• amplitude

• crest

• wavelength

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The highest point on a transverse wave is:

• the crest

• the trough

• the top

The lowest point on a transverse wave is the:

• Amplitude

• Crest

• Trough

The number of wavelengths that pass a point each per second is:

• frequency

• period

• transverse wave

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A mechanical wave cannot travel through...

• a vacuum(empty space)

• water

• air

• glass

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Crest to Crest or Trough to Trough

• crest

• trough

• amplitude

• wavelength

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What type of wave is this?

• Sound Wave

• Compressional Wave

• Longitudinal Wave

• Transverse Wave

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What is a wave?

• A vibration that moves energy

• A vibration that moves matter

• Matter that is moved by a vibration

• Energy that moves matter

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