Waves and Energy STUDY SET

The amplitude of a wave is the distance between the crest and trough

• True

• False

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Mechanical waves can travel either through matter or through empty space.

• True

• False

Waves move energy but not matter.

• True

• False

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As the frequency of a wave increases, the wavelength also increases.

• True

• False

In the figure shown, point B is called a(n) _____.

• amplitude

• crest

• rarefaction

• trough

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This figure shows a(n) _____.

• compressional wave

• longitudinal wave

• electromagnetic spectrum

• transverse wave

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The number of cycles or waves passing a particular point every second is the _____.

• frequency

• wavelength

• pitch

• amplitude

A point in a longitudinal wave where particles are further apart is a ____.

• defraction

• reflection

• rarefaction

• compression

Which type of wave moves in the same direction or paralell to the energy source?

• electromagnetic

• mechanical

• longitudinal

• transverse

Which statement is true?

• Sound waves travel faster in warmer temperatures.

• Sound waves travel faster in cooler temperatures.

• Air temperature does not affect the speed of sound waves.