Waves/Sound Waves Review

What is Letter A?

• Crest

• Wavelength

• Amplitude

• Frequency

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What is letter B?

• Crest

• Wavelength

• Trough

• Frequency

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Which letters are pointing to the Amplitude?

• B

• E

• C

• F

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The wavelength is measured from crest to trough.

• True

• False

A wave is a repeating back and forth pattern of motion.

• True

• False

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Waves carry matter, not energy.

• True

• False

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A mechanical wave requires a ______________.

• gas

• medium

• large

• sound

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What are the two types of mechanical waves?

• Transverse

• Electromagnetic

• Compression

• Heat

A wave has a frequency(f) of 2 waves per second and a wavelength(w) of 5 cm. What is the velocity of the wave? HINT: V = f x w

• 10cm/s

• 7cm/s

• 3cm/s

• Not possible

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Sound is an example of a transverse wave.

• True

• False