Wave Technology

The green arrow on the image is measuring the _________________________. _{(click text to see image)}

• wavelength

• amplitude

• crest

• trough

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The distance between which two letters is a wavelength?

• C-A

• A-D

• A-A

• A-B

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What type of wave is pictured?

• Longitudinal

• Transverse

• Light

• Standing

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What kind of wave is this?

• Transverse

• Longitudinal

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The diagram shows a research vessel using sonar to map the ocean floor.

Upon which basic behavior of sound waves does this technology depend?

• absorption

• compression

• reflection

• refraction

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What's happening at A?

• Two crests are combining to create constructive interference.

• A crest and a trough are combining to create destructive interference.

• Two crests are combining to create destructive interference.

• A crest and trough are combining to create constructive interference.

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What is happening at B?

• Two crests are combining to create constructive interference.

• A crest and a trough are combining to create destructive interference.

• Two crests are combining to create destructive interference.

• A crest and a trough are combining to create constructive interference.

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Sound waves in musical instruments or tubes create standing waves that enhance which type of interference to make louder sounds?

• Constructive

• Destructive

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Which type of wave in the Electromagnetic Spectrum is used by doctors to see if you have a broken bone?

• Infrared Waves

• Gamma Rays

• X-rays

• Ultraviolet waves

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Which type of wave in the Electromagnetic Spectrum is used to take pictures of the Earth from Space to show things like changes in vegetation, ice coverage, etc.?

• Microwaves

• Radio Waves

• Ultraviolet Waves

• Infrared Waves

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