Bill Nye Waves

Energy travels in waves

• True

• False

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A high frequency wave has a short wavelength

• True

• False

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High frequency waves are far apart and low frequency waves are close together

• True

• False

Waves move in one direction only

• True

• False

We see different wavelengths of electromagnetic waves as different colors

• True

• False

X-ray waves are low energy waves.

• True

• False

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Water waves carry particles of water in the same direction that the wave is traveling.

• True

• False

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Which of the following is correct when you consider the sound that a guitar string makes when it is plucked?

• Plucking the string sets up a wave in the string.

• The waves in the string set up waves in the air which we hear as sound.

• The waves in the string can be seen on a screen if connected to the proper equipment.

• All of the above.

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Which of the following is not a kind of electromagnetic wave?

• Water waves

• Microwaves

• Radar

• Radio and television waves

Which of the following statements regarding earthquake waves is correct?

• Earthquake waves travel only on the Earth’s surface.

• Earthquake waves travel only through the Earth.

• Earthquake waves carried along the surface of Earth cause damage to buildings.

• None of the above.

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