Waves Flashcard

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A stretched spring attached to two fixed points is compressed on one end and released, resulting in a wave that travels back and forth until it comes to a stop. This mechanical wave is an example of a: transverse wave, longitudinal wave, microwave, refracted wave

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longitudinal wave

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Use the graphs below to answer the question. The two waves above are traveling at the same speed. Which statement best describes the difference between the waves?

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Wave A has a lower frequency than wave B.

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Which of the following is the best example of a wave? Options: a stone rolling downhill, a vehicle traveling on a bumpy road, a string vibrating on a guitar, a grasshopper jumping up and down

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a string vibrating on a guitar

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The diagram below shows a wave trace. Distance Z is a measure of

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amplitude

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What do all waves transmit?

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energy

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A large spring is stretched horizontally between two people. One person wiggles the spring up and down at one end. The up-and-down vibration then moves along the spring to the other person. Which type of wave is created in the spring?

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transverse wave

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The diagram below shows a wave with four numbered parts. Which numbered part of the diagram represents the wavelength?

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Nearly all waves need to travel through something called a _______________.

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medium

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The graphs below give information for waves W and X. Both waves were produced in the same medium and are moving at the same speed. Which of the following statements describes another property of these waves? Wave W has a larger period than wave X., Wave W has a lower frequency than wave X., Wave W has a greater amplitude than wave X., Wave W has a shorter wavelength than wave X.

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Wave W has a shorter wavelength than wave X.