Waves

Front

The highest point on a wave is:

Back

the crest

Front

What kind of wave is pictured below?

Back

transverse wave

Front

Which part of the wave is shown at letter E? Options: trough, crest, resting point, amplitude

Back

trough

Front

Any material that a wave travels through is called a ____________________.

Back

medium

Front

In longitudinal waves, the parts where the coils are spread apart are called what?

Back

rarefactions

Front

In what type of wave does the medium move perpendicular to the movement of the wave?

Back

Transverse

Front

In a longitudinal wave, the parts where the coils are close together are called what?

Back

compressions

Front

What kind of wave is pictured? Options: Transverse, Longitudinal, Surface, None of the above

Back

Longitudinal

Front

A wave that can travel through matter and empty space is a:

Back

electromagnetic wave

Front

Which letter represents wavelength? Options: A, B, C, D

Back

A