Wave Types and Properties

Determine if the following is a mechanical or an electromagnetic wave: microwave

• Mechanical

• Electromagnetic

Which of these waves has the longest wavelength?

• P

• Q

• R

• S

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Which statement is correct about the wave shown in the diagram?

• It is a transverse wave because the particles are moving perpendicular to the motion of the wave.

• It is a transverse wave because the particles are moving parallel to the motion of the wave.

• It is a longitudinal wave because the particles are moving perpendicular to the motion of the wave.

• It is a longitudinal wave because the particles are moving parallel to the motion of the wave.

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The wave shown in the diagram is an example of a(n)...

• transverse wave

• EMR wave

• longitudinal wave

• light

The wave shown in the diagram is an example of a

• longitudinal wave

• mechanical wave

• P-wave

• transverse wave

When particles move parallel to the motion of the wave, the wave is called....

• Transverse

• Longitudinal

• S-wave

• EMR wave

Which wave has the shortest wavelength?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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Refers to the highest point of a wave.

• crest.

• trough.

• compression.

• rarefaction.

Which wave has highest frequency?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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Letter G represents...

• Compression

• Rarefaction

• Wavelength

• Amplitude.

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