Wave Properties and Behavior EXTRA CREDIT

What does a wave primarily carry through matter or space?

• Matter

• Particles

• Energy

• Medium

What is the term for the matter through which a wave travels?

• Conductor

• Medium

• Path

• Channel

How do the particles of a medium move when a wave travels through it?

• They travel along with the wave.

• They oscillate back and forth.

• They remain completely still.

• They move in circles.

In a transverse wave, how do the particles of the medium move relative to the wave's motion?

• Parallel

• Perpendicular

• In circles

• Diagonally

How do the particles in a transverse wave move relative to the direction the wave travels?

• In the same direction as the wave.

• Perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

• In a circular motion.

• In random directions.

Which of these is an example of a longitudinal wave?

• Light waves

• Ripples in a pond

• Sound waves

• Ocean waves

In a longitudinal wave, what is the term for an area where particles are closely packed together, similar to a crest in a transverse wave?

• Rarefaction

• Trough

• Compression

• Wavelength

Look at the diagram of a wave. Which labeled arrow represents the amplitude of the wave?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Look at the diagram of a wave. Which labeled arrow represents the wavelength of the wave?

• A

• B

• C

• D

How many complete waves are represented by the red wave on the bottom right of the diagram?

• 0.5

• 1

• 1.5

• 2