6.8C Mechanical Waves

What is the highest point on a transverse wave called?

• crest

• trough

• amplitude

• wavelength

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What's the lowest point on a transverse wave called?

• crest

• trough

• amplitude

• wavelength

Which term identifies the distance between any two adjacent crests on a wave?

• crest

• trough

• amplitude

• wavelength

Which term identifies the distance between the rest position and the crest or the trough.

• crest

• trough

• amplitude

• wavelength

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Mechanical waves must travel through a

• vacuum.

• medium.

• light.

• sound

What are the TWO types of mechanical waves?

• longitudinal

• electromagnetic

• transverse

• sound

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Sound waves can travel through a vacuum or outer space.

• True

• False

Mechanical waves transfer matter and energy.

• True

• False

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Which of the following is an example of a longitudinal wave?

• light waves

• sound waves

• ocean waves

When a wave travels through a medium, it causes the medium to vibrate.

• True

• False