Introduction to Waves and Wave Parts

In longitudinal waves, the parts where the coils are spread apart are called what?

• rarefactions

• compressions

• mechanicals

• longitudes

All waves carry ________ as they travel from one place to another.

• matter

• space

• energy

• water

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Any material that a wave travels through is called a ____________________.

• vibration

• compression

• medium

• crest

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In what type of wave does the medium move perpendicular to the movement of the wave?

• Transverse

• Longitudinal

• Electromagnetic

• Radio

In a longitudinal wave, the parts where the coils are close together are called what?

• longitudes

• rarefactions

• compressions

• contractions

What type of wave move a slinky back and forth?

• longitudinal

• transverse

Which type of wave does sound travel in?

• Transverse

• Longitudinal

Which answer best explains what causes a wave?

• Shaking

• Potential energy

• Light

• Vibrations

What kind of wave is pictured?

• Transverse

• Longitudinal

• surface

• none of the above

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What does a wave carry from place to place?

• energy

• matter

• people

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