Types and Properties of Waves-Ms J

What are the two types of waves?

• Reflection and Refraction

• Compression and rarefaction
• Longitudinal and transverse
• Sound and light

What is the distance between successive crests or troughs called?

• Frequency
• Wavelength
• Velocity
• Amplitude

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What is the height of a wave called?

• Wavelength
• Velocity
• Amplitude
• Frequency

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What is the term for the angle between the direction of motion of a wave and a line drawn perpendicular to the reflecting boundary?

• Angle of refraction
• Angle of reflection
• Angle of incidence
• Angle of diffraction

How is the velocity of a wave calculated?

• Amplitude divided by frequency
• Wavelength divided by frequency
• Wavelength multiplied by frequency
• Amplitude multiplied by frequency

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What is the high point of a transverse wave called?

• Wavelength
• Trough
• Crest
• Frequency

Which of the following is NOT a property of diffraction?

• Bending of waves
• Spreading out of waves
• Occurs with all types of waves
• Occurs with large obstacles

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What are the conditions for constructive interference?

• Waves have different wavelengths
• Waves are out of phase
• Waves have different amplitudes
• Waves are in phase

What is the term for the phenomenon in which two waves of identical wavelength are in phase and form a new wave with an amplitude equal to the sum of their individual amplitudes?

• Complete destructive interference
• Constructive interference
• Destructive interference
• Partial destructive interference

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What is the relationship between the angle of incidence and angle of reflection?

• They are perpendicular
• They are opposite
• They are parallel
• They are equal

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