Wave Properties Quiz

The material, matter, through which a wave travels is known as a(n) ________.

• amplitude

• vibration

• frequency

• medium

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Waves can travel up to millions of miles. Regardless of how far they travel, waves only carry which of the following the entire distance?

• matter

• energy

• air

• water

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The highest parts of a wave, used to determine certain properties of waves, are known as ________.

• crests

• troughs

• amplitude

• wavelength

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In a compressional wave, energy will travel ________.

• perpendicular to the disturbance

• in the opposite direction of the disturbance

• in the same direction (parallel) as the disturbance

• towards the surface

Sound waves, water waves, the waves made by a rope, and seismic waves travel through mediums and are all examples of what type of wave?

• transverse waves

• electromagnetic waves

• mechanical waves

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In which of the following places could you not hear sound?

• a swimming pool

• outer space

• through a wall

• in a cave

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A ________ is a disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another.

• vibration

• reflection

• medium

• wave

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Which of the following is the best scientific explanation of a wave?

• A medium that travels due to vibrations.

• A repeating vibration that carries energy.

• Water that moves up and down.

• A medium that moves back and forth.

When no medium is available a mechanical wave can ________.

• not move

• move back and forth

• move up and down

• move through empty space

Which of the following is NOT a type of medium for a mechanical wave?

• Solid

• liquid

• gas

• empty space