Notes 7 Test Review - Waves

A wave can be defined as:

• A transfer of energy from one place to another

• The movement of matter through a medium such as air.

• The transfer of energy from one object to another.

• A transfer of matter where the vibration of the medium is perpendicular to the flow of energy.

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What are the two main categories of waves? (select 1 option only)

• Mechanical and Electromagnetic

• Transverse and Longitudinal

• Surface and Mechanical

• Sound and Light

Which type of wave requires a medium to travel through?

• Electromagnetic waves

• Mechanical waves

• Gamma rays

• X-rays

Some types of waves require a medium to travel. What is a medium?

• Some form of matter (solid, liquid, gas)

• The central part of a wave

• The cycle of waves from crest to trough

• The empty space between the sun and the Earth

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Which of the following is NOT an example of a mechanical wave?

• Sound

• Ocean waves

• Earthquake waves

• X-rays

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An earthquake primarily produces which two types of mechanical waves?

• Transverse and Longitudinal

• Longitudinal and Surface

• Surface and Radio

• Gamma and Mechanical

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A sound wave can be classified as what kind of wave?

• Electromagnetic, Transverse

• Electromagnetic, Longitudinal

• Mechanical, Transverse

• Mechanical, Longitudinal

The unit for frequency is:

• Hertz (Hz)

• Meters (m)

• Meters per second (m/s)

• Amplitude (A)

The unit for wave speed is:

• Hertz (Hz)

• Meters (m)

• Meters per second (m/s)

• Amplitude (A)

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How could you produce a wave with a HIGH frequency using a slinky?

• Increase the energy by moving your hand slowly

• Decrease the energy by moving your hand quickly

• Increase the energy by moving your hand quickly

• Decrease the energy by moving your hand slowly