Wave Types and Properties

Which of the following correctly lists electromagnetic waves in order from highest to lowest frequency?

• gamma, visible light, UV, X-rays, infrared, microwaves, radio waves

• radio waves, micro, red, visible light, UV, X-rays, gamma.

• microwaves, infrared light, UV, gamma, visible light, radio, gamma

• gamma, X-rays, UV, visible light, infrared, microwaves, radio waves

The four diagrams represent electromagnetic waves. Which wave transmits the MOST energy?

• B

• A

• D

• C

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16. Waves transmit. . .

• energy but not matter

• both matter and energy

• matter but not energy

• neither energy nor matter

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____________ is the number of wavelengths that pass a point in a given time.

• Amplitude

• Wavelength

• Frequency

• Rarefaction

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The distance between the middle line or resting point and the crest is called the ______________.

• amplitude

• crest

• frequency

• wavelength

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The highest point on a transverse wave is the

• compression

• crest

• rest position

• trough

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The lowest point on a transverse wave is the

• compression

• crest

• rest position

• trough

A wave that can travel through matter and empty space is a:

• electromagnetic wave

• longitudinal wavy

• mechanical wave

• sound wave

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Which are properties of a mechanical wave?

• carries energy

• can be longitudinal or transverse

• must have matter to move

• can move through space

What are properties of electromagnetic waves?

• carry energy

• can move through space

• can move through matter

• include x-rays

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