Characteristics of Wave

A longitudinal wave has a large amplitude if

• the crests are far apart.

• the compressions are dense.

• there are no rarefactions.

• the troughs are very low.

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Constructive interference occurs when two waves

• change their speed and bend.

• combine to make a wave with a smaller amplitude.

• combine to make a wave with a larger amplitude.

• are traveling in the same direction.

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The basic properties of waves are ________________________,wavelength, frequency, and speed.

• altitude

• amplitude

• average

• arrival

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The bending of waves around the edge of a barrier is known as________________________.

• echo

• rarfaction

• reflection

• diffraction

What does point C represent? (a)  

• Amplitude

• Trough

• Crest

• Wavelength

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The highest point on a wave is:

(a)  

• the crest

• the trough

• the top

• the coast

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What are the characteristics of light waves?

• Light waves are sound waves that require a medium to travel through.

• Light waves are electromagnetic waves that can travel through a vacuum. They have characteristics such as wavelength, frequency, and speed. They can be described as transverse waves that can be reflected, refracted, and diffracted. Light waves can also exhibit properties like interference and polarization.

• Light waves are longitudinal waves that can only travel through solids.

• Light waves do not have any characteristics or properties.

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refers to the

• wavelength

• amplitude

• crest

• trough

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Label the wave

b

c

a

trough

amplitude

crest

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Match the parts of the wave to their labeled letter

• Resting position

• B

• Crest

• A

• Trough

• C

• Amplitude

• E

• Wavelength

• D

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