Exploring Mechanical Waves and Energy (23 Do Now)

What is the primary medium through which water waves propagate?

• Air

• Water

• Solid ground

• Vacuum

Which of the following best describes a pulse on a rope?

• A continuous wave

• A single disturbance moving through the medium

• A standing wave

• A sound wave

What is the relationship between wave speed, frequency, and wavelength in a mechanical wave?

• Wave speed = Frequency + Wavelength

• Wave speed = Frequency - Wavelength

• Wave speed = Frequency / Wavelength

Which of the following is true about energy transfer in mechanical waves?

• Energy is transferred without the movement of the medium

• Energy is not transferred at all

• Energy is transferred through the movement of the medium

• Energy is transferred only in solids

What type of wave is a water wave primarily considered?

• Longitudinal wave

• Transverse wave

• Electromagnetic wave

• Surface wave

In a pulse traveling on a rope, what happens to the particles of the rope?

• They move in the direction of the pulse

• They move perpendicular to the direction of the pulse

• They remain stationary

• They move in a circular motion

What is the unit of frequency in wave mechanics?

• Hertz (Hz)

• Meters per second (m/s)

• Joules (J)

• Newtons (N)

Which of the following is NOT a type of mechanical wave?

• Sound wave

• Light wave

• Water wave

• Seismic wave

What happens to the speed of a wave as it moves from a denser medium to a less dense medium?

• It increases

• It decreases

• It remains the same

• It becomes zero

Which property of a wave is directly related to its energy?

• Wavelength

• Frequency

• Amplitude

• Speed