Waves Review 4.41

Waves that move the particles of the medium parallel (the same) to the direction in which the waves are traveling are called .

• longitudinal waves
• transverse waves

• surface waves

• combination waves

Frequency is measured in units called .

• amps

• hertz
• nodes

• antinodes

When a wave hits a surface through which it CANNOT pass and bounces back, it undergoes .

• reflection
• refraction

• constructive interference

• destructive interference

Which of the following waves has the greatest frequency?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which of the following waves has the greatest wavelength?

• A

• B

• C

• D

What does arrow B indicate?

• direction of the wave

• compression

• longitudinal wave

• crest

What does arrow D indicate?

• direction of the wave

• compression

• longitudinal wave

• crest

What letter represents a trough?

• A

• B

• C

• D

What type of wave is represented in the diagram (from the previous page)?

• longitudinal

• transverse

• sound

• compression

You have a pencil and a cup of water. You place the pencil into the cup of water. The pencil looks bent due to ...

• refraction

• reflection

• radio waves

• repercussion