Waves (4-1) Review

Mechanical waves are created when a source of energy causes a medium to

• vibrate

• expand

• move

• compress

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Any material that a wave travels through is called a

• vibration

• compression

• medium

• crest

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What are the highest parts of a transverse wave called?

• amplitude
• trough
• resting point
• crest

What is the lowest point on a transverse wave called?

• Amplitude

• Crest

• Trough

• Wavelength

What is the number of wavelengths that pass a point per second called?

• frequency

• period

• amplitude

• wavelength

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The type of waves that require medium to pass:

• Mechanical Waves
• Electromagnetic Waves

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Which wave in the diagram has the highest frequency?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which wave in the diagram has the longest wavelength?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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Which material does sound travel the fastest?

• solid

• liquid

• gases

When a wave strikes an object and bounces off. (example echo)

• absorption

• refraction

• reflection

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