Wave Motion

Which of the following can waves transfer energy through?

• solid

• liquid

• gas

• empty space

• all of the above

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What are the two types of waves?

• longitudinal and transverse

• sound and light

What is the number of complete waves passing a fixed point in a given amount of time?

• Amplitude

• Intensity

• Wavelength

• Frequency

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What is the frequency of this wave? You must count the number of complete waves.

• 1 Hz

• 5 Hz

• 10 Hz

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What type of wave is this? (a)  

• mechanical

• electromagnetic

• microwave

• infrared light wave

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Which of the following is a type of mechanical wave?

• Radio wave

• Sound wave

• Light wave

• Gamma ray

Which of the following is a longitudinal wave?

• Light wave

• Sound wave

• Radio wave

• Microwave

Period of a wave refers to...

• how long it takes for the event to repeat.

• how strong a wave is.

• how long a wave is.

• how much energy a wave has.

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What do all waves transfer?

• Matter

• Heat

• Electricity

• Energy

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What is frequency measured in?

• Milliseconds

• Miles

• Hertz

• Kilograms

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