Quiz on Waves

What is a medium in the context of waves?

• The speed at which a wave travels.

• The matter through which a wave travels.

• The energy produced by the wave.

• The wavelength of a wave.

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In a transverse wave, the particles of the medium move:

• Parallel to the direction of the wave.

• Perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

• In a circular motion.

• Back and forth in place.

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What happens to a wave’s energy as the amplitude increases?

• It decreases.

• It remains the same.

• It increases.

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

• matter

• space

• energy

• water

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What type of wave is this? (a)  

• mechanical

• electromagnetic

• microwave

• infrared light wave

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Which wave is pictured? (a)  

• Transverse

• Longitudinal

• Both

• Neither

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Match the correct wave type for wave a.

a

transverse

longitudinal

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This illustration shows three different waves traveling through the same medium. 

• The waves travel at different speeds.
  

• The waves have different wavelengths.
  

• The waves carry different amounts of energy.
  

• The waves are a different distance from the source.
  

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What is Part A (the close together parts) called in this picture?

• Compression

• Amplituide

• Rarefaction

• Wavelength

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Which is an example of a longitudinal wave?

• light wave

• sound wave

• visible wave

• radio wave

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