Introduction to Properties of Waves Practice 1

Front

What is sound made when a source of energy forces the matter to?

Back

Vibrate

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Front

Sound waves cannot travel through which of these?

Back

Outer space

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Front

What is the term for the number of waves that occur in one second?

Back

Frequency

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Front

Which letter represents wavelength in a wave diagram?

Back

A

Front

What is measured from crest to crest or trough to trough in a wave?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What is the term for the height of a wave from its rest position?

Back

Amplitude

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Front

What is the speed of a wave called?

Back

Wave speed

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength in a wave?

Back

Higher frequency means shorter wavelength.

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Front

What is the medium through which sound travels?

Back

Matter (solid, liquid, or gas)

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Front

What type of wave is sound classified as?

Back

Longitudinal wave

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