Waves modified

Which of the following is NOT a medium through which a mechanical wave can travel?

• solid

• vacuum

• gas

• liquid

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Which type of wave can travel through empty space?

• sound waves

• electromagnetic waves

• spring waves

• water waves

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Which of the following is transferred during the movement of a wave?

• speed

• mass

• matter

• energy

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True or false

Mechanical waves can travel in any type of medium.

Which of the following is NOT a type of electromagnetic wave?

• radio waves

• microwaves

• sound waves

• ultraviolet waves

Which of the following occurs when two waves combine to create a wave with a greater amplitude than either original waves?

• constructive

• musical

• destructive

• standing

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In the figure shown, point A is called a ____________.

• amplitude

• crest

• rarefaction

• trough

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Which one of the following is NOT an example of a mechanical wave?

• sound wave

• water wave

• earthquake wave

• radio wave

True or false

In general, the more energy a wave has the greater its amplitude.

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Some headphones block outside noise by using which of the following?

• standing wave

• destructive interference

• constructive interference

• audiopolarization

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