7th Types of Waves and Wave Equations Review

Which type of wave causes the medium to vibrate PERPENDICULAR to the direction in which the wave travels?

• longitudinal wave

• transverse wave

• surface wave

• electromagnetic waves

Which type of wave causes the medium to vibrate PARALLEL to the direction in which the wave travels?

• longitudinal wave

• transverse wave

• surface wave

• electromagnetic wave

Match the following

• transverse wave

• 
• longitudinal wave

• 
• surface wave

• 

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Label the following diagram of a Transverse Wave

b

c

d

e

a

wavelength

trough

amplitude

crest

rest position

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A mechanical wave is a ​ (a)   that carries ​ (b)   from one place to another.

• disturbance
• energy

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Material through which a wave travels is called the ​ (a)   , which can be a ​ (b)   , liquid, or ​ (c)   .

• medium
• solid
• gas

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Label the longitudinal wave.

a

b

c

compressions

wavelengths

rarefactions

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Mathematical Equivalence

ON

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Mathematical Equivalence

ON

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Mathematical Equivalence

ON

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