Types and Properties of Waves

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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Which of these waves has the smallest amplitude?

• P

• Q

• S

• T

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Electromagnetic (EMR) waves are an example of....

• transverse waves

• longitudinal waves

• P-waves

• mechanical waves

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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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