T6 L2 Wave Energy

What is the main topic of what you just read in your workbook?

• Wave Energy

• Sound Waves

• Light Energy

• Thermal Energy

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Which of the following is NOT an electromagnetic wave?

• Radio waves

• Sound waves

• Infrared rays

• Gamma rays

What makes electromagnetic waves different from mechanical waves?

• They require a medium

• They can transfer energy through a vacuum

• They are slower than mechanical waves

• They are visible to the human eye

Which of the following is a type of mechanical wave?

• Radio waves

• Transverse waves

• Gamma rays

• Infrared rays

What is required for mechanical waves to transmit energy?

• A vacuum

• A medium

• A light source

• A sound source

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What is an example of a medium for mechanical waves?

• Air

• Vacuum

• Light

• Space

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Which of the following is a property of electromagnetic waves?

• They require a medium

• They can travel through a vacuum

• They are slower than sound waves

• They are only visible

What is the motion of a transverse wave in relation to the medium through which it travels?

• Parallel

• Perpendicular

• Circular

• Diagonal

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What is an example of a longitudinal wave?

• Light wave

• Sound wave

• Water wave

• Radio wave

What is the high point of a transverse wave called?

• Trough

• Crest

• Peak

• Apex

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