Review of Waves and Motion

Which statement is true for an electromagnetic wave but NOT a mechanical wave?

• The wave carries energy

• The wave can pass through empty space.

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The two waves have the same ​ (a)   and have different ​ (b)   .

• wavelength
• amplitudes

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A rubber duck is floating in the middle of a lake. How does the rubber duck move as the wave passes by it?

• Toward the shore in the same direction as the wave

• In a circle

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What shows the wavelength of a LONGITUDINAL wave?

• The height of the wave

• The distance between two compressions

What is the definition of WAVE?

• A pattern of motion that repeats in a cycle

• A method of carrying matter from place to place

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Which of these events can cause waves to form?

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(a) Causes a wave

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(b) Does NOT cause a wave

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What are examples of Longitudinal and transverse waves?

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(a) Longitudinal

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(b) Transverse

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How do the waves compare?

Both waves have the same ​ (a)   . The difference in the red wave is it's ​ (b)   ​ (c)   .

• amplitude
• shorter
• wavelength

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How does a sound wave move through the air?

• The vibrations travel through the air to other surfaces like your ear

• the vibrations bounce off the surfaces and we hear the honk

• The goose makes a honk sound

• The sound vibrates the air molecules

• The goose takes a deep breath

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