Waves Quick Check

What do waves transmit (transfer)?

• energy

• mass

• matter

• medium

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An ocean or water wave is an example of a _______ wave.

• longitudinal

• transverse

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Analyze the data table. Through which temperature of water does sound travel the FASTEST.

• 0^oC

• 20^oC

• 40^oC

• 90^oC

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Matter moves in an up and down pattern, as this type of wave passes through.

• longitudinal

• transverse

When a compression wave travels through a medium, in which direction is the medium displaced?

• up and down

• in the same direction

• in the opposite direction

6. Which of the following can act as media (medium) for a wave?

• solids only

• liquids only

• gases only

• solids, liquids, and gases

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In which type of wave does sound travel?

• transverse

• longitudinal

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Analyze the data table. Through which substance does sound travel the FASTEST.

• air

• aluminum

• glass

• iron

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Use the diagram to match the parts of a compression wave:

• #3

• wavelength

• #1

• compression

• #2

• rarefaction

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Which best demonstrates that wave transfer energy?

• a teacher dropping a piece of paper

• a teacher ringing a bell

• a teacher grading papers

• a teacher walking around the room

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