Wave Properties and Electromagnetic Spectrum

What is a transverse wave? A transverse wave is the transfer of energy in a motion that is ________ to the direction the wave is traveling.

• perpendicular

• parallel

• circular

• random

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What is frequency? Frequency is the number of ________ or vibrations per unit of time; also the number of waves produced in a given amount of time.

• cycles

• meters

• seconds

• amplitudes

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What is amplitude? Amplitude is the maximum distance the particles of a wave move from their ________ position.

• rest

• top

• side

• bottom

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What is wavelength? Wavelength is the distance between two corresponding parts of a ________.

• wave

• circle

• atom

• molecule

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What is the electromagnetic spectrum? The electromagnetic spectrum is all of the ________ or ________ of electromagnetic radiation.

• frequencies, wavelengths

• colors, shapes

• particles, masses

• charges, voltages

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