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WorksheetsTypes of Waves
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 11mins
What do waves do that makes them unique?
They transfer energy
They do NOT transfer energy
They transfer matter
They do NOT transfer matter
How does this diagram show that energy (vibration) is being transferred, but matter (red dots) is not being transferred?
Waves that have vibrations perpendicular to wave motion are...
transverse
longitudinal
mechanical
electromagnetic
Waves that have vibrations parallel to wave motion are...
transverse
longitudinal
mechanical
electromagnetic
Waves that require a medium to travel by definition are
transverse
longitudinal
mechanical
electromagnetic
Waves that do NOT require a medium to travel are...
transverse
longitudinal
mechanical
electromagnetic
Electromagnetic waves are always...
transverse
longitudinal
mechanical
An example of a transverse mechanical wave is...
ocean waves
sound
visible light
radio waves
Give examples of electromagnetic waves.
microwaves
infrared
visible light
radio waves
Explain why this is a longitudinal wave. Be specific about the direction things are moving.
Key Words: vibrations, particles (red dots)
Which waves can be transmitted in space?
Sound
Light
Infrared (Heat)
