Waves in Mediums

Which of the following can sound travel through?

• solid

• liquid

• gas

• all of the above

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Using the data table, determine which medium does the electromagnetic wave travel the fastest through?

• Wood

• Helium

• Water

• Vacuum

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An example of a mechanical wave is.....

• Sound

• Light

• x-ray

• Microwave

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What medium does sound travel through slowest?

• gas

• solid

• liquid

• trees

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Which of the following can act as a medium for a wave? (a)  

• A. Solids only

• B. Liquids only

• C. Gases only

• D. Solids, liquids, and gases

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Which waves require a medium (matter) to travel?

• x-ray

• microwave

• sound 

• water

A mechanical wave moves through a medium, which can be

• a liquid.

• a solid.

• a gas.

• plasma

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Which of the following can act as media for a wave? (a)  

• Solids only

• Liquids only

• Gases only

• Solids, liquids, and gases

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Why do sound waves travel faster in warmer air compared to colder air?

• The air particles move faster and collide more often in warmer air.

• The air particles are closer together in warmer air.

• The air particles are more elastic in warmer air.

• The air particles carry more energy in colder air.

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What can be a medium for mechanical waves?

• Vacuum

• Light

• Solid, liquid, or gas

• Electromagnetic field

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