Wave

What do all waves transfer?

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

• Matter

• Mass

• Energy

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Which 2 types of waves require a medium to travel?

• Electromagnetic

• Mechanical

• Light

• Sound

The height of a wave from its resting point (B).

• Frequency

• Wave speed

• Wavelength

• Amplitude

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The length of a wave, from crest to crest or trough to trough. (D)

• Frequency

• Wave speed

• Wavelength

• Amplitude

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What is the correct formula for wave speed?

• Wave speed = frequency x wavelength

• Wave speed = amplitude x wavelength

• Wave speed = amplitude x period

• Wave speed = frequency x period

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As wavelength decreases, the crests of the wave:

• become wider

• become shorter

• get closer together

• get farther apart

If a wave has a short wavelength, it will have __________ energy.

• High

• Medium

• Low

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If a wave has a high frequency, it will have __________ energy.

• High

• Medium

• Low

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If a wave has a high amplitude, it will have __________ energy.

• High

• Medium

• Low

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