Waves on a String

The highest point on a wave is:

• the crest

• the trough

• the top

• the coast

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Which wave has a greater frequency?

• A

• B

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What kind of wave is pictured below?

• compressional wave

• transverse wave

• sound wave

• mechanical wave

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Which wave in the diagram has the greatest wavelength?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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Examples of this type of waves include water waves, waves on a string/jump rope, and light waves.

• transverse

• longitudinal

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Ms. Harless tightened a string on her guitar. What effect will this have?

• the pitch of the string will be lower

• the string will vibrate more slowly

• the string will make a softer sound

• the pitch of the string will be higher

The distance between crests or troughs is called _______________.

• frequency

• wavelength

• amplitude

• infrasonic

What type of wave is typically observed on a string when it is plucked?

• Transverse wave

• Longitudinal wave

• Surface wave

• Electromagnetic wave

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If the tension in a string is increased, what happens to the speed of waves on the string?

• The speed decreases

• The speed increases

• The speed remains the same

• The speed becomes zero

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Which of the following factors does NOT affect the speed of a wave on a string?

• Tension in the string

• Mass per unit length of the string

• Amplitude of the wave

• Length of the string

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