Wave Patterns

Which of the following is true about waves?

• When wavelength increases frequency increases

• When wavelength decreases, frequency increases

• When wavelength decreases, frequency decreases

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The larger the amplitude of a wave, then the _____________ energy the wave has.

• more

• less

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Explain how this person can use light waves to communicate.

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What does Label #1 show?

• Trough

• Crest

• Amplitude

• Wavelength

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Waves with a greater ________ have more energy.

• wavelength

• amplitude

• speed

• frequency

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The top of the wave is called the...

• trough

• crest

• wavelength

• amplitude

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The bottom of the wave is called the...

• trough

• crest

• wavelength

• amplitude

A whistle produces a sound because blowing air inside the whistle causes...

• the whistle material to shake

• the air inside the whistle to vibrate

• the air to be absorbed inside the whistle

• the air in the whistle to expand

Which is produced by vibrations?

• sound waves

• friction

• interference

• ultrasonic waves

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What is the term for the distance between two consecutive crests of a wave?

• Wavelength

• Amplitude

• Frequency

• Velocity