NOTES Part 1: Waves and Their Characteristics

WAVE TYPES AND THEIR CHARACTERISTICS​
Part 1 ​
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PS.6 a and b​

Learning Targets

• I can describe the role of waves in the transfer of energy.

• ​I can compare longitudinal and transverse waves and their components.

• I can label a diagram of a longitudinal wave and a transverse wave.

Multiple Choice

What do waves transmit (transfer)?

• energy

• mass

• matter

• medium

Multiple Choice

What type of wave requires a medium?

• electromagnetic

• mechanical

Multiple Choice

Identify a crest and a trough in the wave on the diagram.

• 1 is a trough and 2 is a crest

• 1 is a crest and 2 is a trough

• 2 is a crest and 3 is a trough

• 3 is a crest and 4 is a trough

Multiple Select

Which lines represent wavelengths of the wave in the model below? Select ALL correct answers.

• A

• B

• C

• D

Multiple Select

Select the parts on a longitudinal wave.

• compression

• crest

• rarefaction

• trough

Multiple Choice

Matter moves in an up and down pattern, as this type of wave passes through.

• longitudinal

• transverse

Multiple Choice

6. Which of the following can act as media (medium) for a wave?

• solids only

• liquids only

• C. gases only

• D. solids, liquids, and gases

Multiple Choice

Light waves are _____ waves.

• longitudinal

• transverse

Multiple Choice

What kind of wave is pictured?

• transverse

• longitudinal

Multiple Select

Select ALL of the properties of a mechanical wave.

• can be longitudinal or transverse

• can move through empty space

• must have matter to move

• carries energy

Multiple Choice

In which type of wave does sound travel?

• transverse

• longitudinal