Waves quiz

What are the crest and trough?

• The highest (crest) and lowest (trough) point of a wavelength
• The highest (trough) and lowest (crest) point of a wavelength
• they affect the hertz or frequency of a wave

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What is a wavelength?

• Wavelength is the length of one full wave, it has this symbol: ⋋
• wavelength measures the amount of radiation
• a situation where light is bent in such a direction that it cancels itself out

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What kind of wave is pictured below?

• compressional wave
• transverse wave
• sound wave
• mechanical wave

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What are the two types of Mechanical Waves? Select all that apply.

• Transverse

• Electromagnetic

• Radiation

• Compressional

The two waves above are traveling at the same speed. Which statement best describes the difference between the waves?

• Wave A has a higher frequency than wave B.

• Wave A has a lower frequency than wave B.

• Wave A has a higher amplitude than wave B.

• Wave A has a lower amplitude than wave B.

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What part is represented by the blue lines?

• Crest
• Resting Point
• Wavelength
• Amplitude

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What is the unit used for Frequency?

• M/S

• M

• Hz

• Feet

What is the unit used for Speed?

• M/S

• M

• Hz

• Feet

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What is the unit used for Wavelength?

• M/S

• M

• Hz

• Feet

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What is an example of Compressional waves?

• Sound waves

• Earthquake

• X-rays

• Visible light

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