Waves- Vocab Practice Part 2

What is the direction of particle movement in a longitudinal wave?

• Perpendicular to the wave direction

• Circular around the wave

• Back and forth parallel to the wave direction

• Randomly in all directions

In which type of wave do particles move back and forth in the same direction as the wave?

• Transverse wave

• Longitudinal wave

• Surface wave

• Standing wave

What are the low points of waves called?

• Troughs

• Peaks

• Crests

• Valleys

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In a wave, what do compressions represent?

• Areas of high pressure

• Areas of low pressure

• Areas of no pressure

• Areas of constant pressure

What is wave frequency?

• The height of a wave

• The number of waves that pass a fixed point in a given amount of time

• The distance between two waves

• The speed of a wave

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What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

• Directly proportional

• Inversely proportional

• No relationship

• Both increase together

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What is the formula for wave speed?

• v = f + λ

• v = fλ

• v = f/λ

• v = λ/f

What unit is used to measure wavelength in the wave speed formula?

• Meters (m)

• Kilograms (kg)

• Liters (L)

• Amperes (A)

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Which of the following is NOT involved in the process of hearing sound?

• Vibrating object

• Air particles

• Light waves

• Ears

Which diagram shows a transverse wave?

• Diagram A

• Diagram B

• Both

• Neither

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