Wave Types and Properties

Sound waves are an example of

• S-waves

• transverse waves

• longitudinal waves

• EMR waves

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Which type of wave requires a medium in order travel?

• mechanical waves

• transverse waves

• EMR waves

• all waves

Another term for longitudinal wave is...

• S-wave

• EMR wave

• transverse wave

• mechanical wave

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Refers to a substance (solid, liquid, or gas) by which a wave can travel.

• epicenter

• energy

• epicenter

• medium

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The two waves are similar in...

• frequency

• amplitude

• wavelength

• energy

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Which wave is carrying more energy?

• The blue wave because it has a larger amplitude.

• The blue wave because it has higher frequency.

• The red wave because it has higher amplitude.

• The red wave because it has higher frequency.

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The movement of these differ in longitudinal and transverse waves.

• Amplitude

• Frequency

• Particles

• Medium

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When a wave has increased frequency...

• the wavelengths become shorter.

• the wavelengths become longer.

• amplitude must increase.

• amplitude must decrease.

Letter B represents...

• rarefaction

• compression

• wavelength

• amplitude

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The height of a wave from its resting point (B).

• Frequency

• Wave speed

• Wavelength

• Amplitude

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