Introduction to Waves

The highest point on a wave is:

• the crest

• the trough

• the top

The lowest point on a wave is the:

• Amplitude

• Crest

• Trough

The type of waves that require a medium to transfer energy

• Mechanical Waves

• Electromagnetic Waves

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Which letter(s) represent the trough of the wave?

• A

• B

• D

• G

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Which letter(s) represent the crest of the wave?

• A & G

• B & D

• B & F

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Disturbances that carry energy through matter or space are called

• crests

• energy

• waves

• troughs

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Seismic waves are mechanical waves. What is true about all mechanical waves?

• It must travel in empty space

• It can travel in a vacuum

• It must have a medium

What property of this wave is represented by the letter "A"

• amplitude

• crest

• wavelength

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What property of the wave is represented by the letter "B"?

• amplitude

• crest

• trough

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The matter (solid, liquid, or gas) through which waves can travel

• Medium
• Object
• Transverse Wave
• Wavelength

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