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Waves and Waves

Last updated about 6 years ago

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Question 1

1.

What is the lowest point of a wave called?

crest

trough

frequency

amplitude

Question 2

2.

The measurement from crest to crest or from trough to trough is called what?

amplitude

wavelength

reflection

frequency

Question 3

3.

The regions of a wave where the particles are the CLOSEST together in a longitudinal wave are called

rarefactions

compressions

vibrations

Question 4

4.

The regions of a wave where the particles are the FURTHEST APART in a longitudinal wave are called

rarefactions

compressions

vibrations

Question 5

5.

What is the unit for frequency?

watt

hertz

sec

wav

Question 6

6.

Different types of electromagnetic waves travel at different speeds.

True

False

Question 7

7.

Which of these is an electromagnetic wave?

a flag waving in the wind

a vibrating guitar string

the changes in the air that result from blowing a horn

the waves that heat a cup of water in the microwave

Question 8

8.

Which type of electomgnetic waves can humans see?

radio

visible light

microwave

gamma 

Question 9

9.

Which type of electromagnetic wave has more energy?

gamma 

radio 

Question 10

10.

What is the highest point of a wave called?

trough

amplitude

frequency

crest