ML Physical Science: Unit 2 - Waves

What is the point that particles are farthest apart in a longitudinal wave called?

• rarefaction

• compression

• crest

• diffraction

What is the point that particles are closest together in a longitudinal wave called?

• oscillioscope

• frequency

• compression

• crest

What is the undisturbed state of a medium where no wave is present? This is also called the equilibrium point.

• Hertz

• compression

• diffraction

• resting position

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What is the lowest point of a wave called?

• Doppler Effect

• frequency

• crest

• trough

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Which type of wave travels through space carrying energy from one place to another?

• resting position

• Hertz wave

• electromagnetic wave

• wavelength

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What is the change in direction of a wave passing from one medium to another due to a change in speed?

• refraction

• trough

• interference

• electromagnetic wave

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What is happening when a light wave bounces off a surface at a 45 degree angle?

• Hertz

• compression

• reflection

• resting position

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What is it called when two waves overlap?

• compression

• diffraction

• interference

• amplitude

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

• Transverse Wave

• Longitudinal Wave

Which device is used for viewing waves?

• reflection

• rarefaction

• oscilloscope

• Doppler Effect

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