Waves Investigation

The S Wave (top) is an example of a _____ wave.

• longitudinal

• transverse

A wave that has particles moving parallel to the direction the wave is traveling is a

• longitudinal wave

• transverse wave

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Which number represents the amplitude?

• 1

• 2

• Where's 3!?

• 4

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Particles move perpendicular in a transverse wave.

• True

• False

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Which letter represents the crest?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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Which letter represents the trough?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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Which letter represents the wavelength?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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The rarefaction is part

• A

• B

• C

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The compression is part

• A

• B

• C

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What is the relationship between amplitude and energy?

• As energy increases, amplitude decreases

• Energy does not affect amplitude

• As energy increases, amplitude increases

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