Waves Unit Review

What is the BEST definition of a wave?

• A disturbance that transfers matter through a medium or space.
• A disturbance that transfers energy through a solid medium only.
• A disturbance that transfers energy through a vacuum only.
• A disturbance that transfers energy through a medium or space.

Which of the following are the two major structures of mechanical waves?

• Sound waves and light waves
• Electromagnetic waves and Mechanical waves

• Static waves and dynamic waves
• Longitudinal waves and transverse waves

1. What is the difference between Mechanical and Electromagnetic waves?

• Mechanical waves require a medium to travel through, while electromagnetic waves can travel through a vacuum.
• Mechanical waves can travel through a vacuum, while electromagnetic waves require a medium to travel through.
• Mechanical waves and electromagnetic waves are the same thing.
• Mechanical waves are faster than electromagnetic waves.

What are the three major mechanical waves?

• Surface Waves

• Solar Waves

• Sound Waves

• Seismic Waves

1. What is NOT an example of a wave traveling through a medium?

• Seismic waves travelling through a tectonic plate.

• Water waves traveling through a lake
• Sound waves traveling through air
• Light waves traveling through a vacuum

1. Which of the following is an example of a mechanical wave traveling through a medium?

• Heat wave traveling through a solid
• Light wave traveling through a vacuum
• Gamma wave traveling through a gas

• Sound wave traveling through air or water

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What is the proper name for the wave attached to this question?

• Mechanical Wave

• Sound Wave

• Longitudinal Wave

• Transverse Wave

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What is the name for the structure on the wave labeled B?

• Wavelength

• Amplitude

• Crest

• Trough

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What is the name of the structure labeled D?

• Crest

• Amplitude

• Trough

• Wavelength

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What is the structure labeled C?

• Trough

• Wavelength

• Crest

• Amplitude

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