Generation Genius Wave

The diagram shown represents several forms of electromagnetic energy. Which feature best distinguishes one form of electromagnetic energy from another?

• wavelength

• color

• surface temperature

• distance traveled

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The part of the wave indicated by the letter A is

• compression

• rarefaction

• refraction

• wavelength

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The part of the wave indicated by the letter B is

• compression

• rarefaction

• refraction

• wavelength

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Which property of the waves shown differs?

• Frequency

• Wavelength

• Amplitude

• Pitch

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Which type of wave is represented by the diagram shown?

• Longitudinal

• Transverse

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Which type of waves have compressions and rarefactions?

• longitudinal

• transverse

Which letter represents a trough?

• F

• G

• H

• J

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Which letter in the diagram represents the amplitude of the wave?

• F

• G

• H

• J

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Which letter identifies the wavelength?

• F

• G

• H

• J

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Frequency is

• Amount of time it takes for one wavelength

• The number of wavelengths that are completed in one second

• Distance between two crests or two troughs

• Amount of energy in a wave