Introduction to Waves

Lower frequency waves have relatively _________wavelengths.

• Shorter

• Lower

• Taller

• Longer

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The number of wave cycles that pass a given point per unit of time

• Simple wave

• Amplitude

• Wavelength

• Frequency

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A particular wave's energy is doubled as its amplitude increases. Which of the following most closely represents this model?

• Amplitude 8, Energy 4

• Amplitude 3, Energy 18

• Amplitude 2, Energy 2

• Amplitude 3, Energy 6

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High points of waves are _______

• Valleys

• Crests

• Troughs

• Peaks

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Low points of waves are _______

• Valleys

• Crests

• Troughs

• Peaks

The wave is constrained to move along a line instead of moving in other space

• Simple Wave

• Frequency

• Amplitude

• Wavelength

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This table provides simplified data on the relationship between the amplitude of a wave and the energy the wave carries. Based on the pattern in the table, a wave with an amplitude of 4 would carry how much energy?

• 4

• 16

• 32

• 80

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Which of the following is an example of Longitudinal Waves?

• Sound Waves

• Water Waves

• Visible Light Waves

• All of the Above

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Which of the following is an example of Transverse Waves

• Sound Waves

• Visible Light Waves

• Stadium Waves "The Wave"

• All of the Above

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Bats and Dolphins use this to communicate and also locate objects. Known as animal sonar.

• Echolocation

• Sound Waves

• Vibrations

• All of the Above

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