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Waves Retake

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A wave has a frequency of 5hz and a wavelength of 3m. What is the speed of the wave? SHOW YOUR WORK

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Is the pencil in the water broken? Explain why or why not.

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A wave in which the medium vibrates at right angles to the direction that the wave travels (up & down)

Longitudinal Wave

Transverse Wave

Wave Speed

A wave in which the medium vibrates in the same direction that the wave travels (back & forth)

Longitudinal Wave

Transverse Wave

Wave Speed

The distance between two corresponding points (crest to crest)

Wavelength

Amplitude

Frequency 

Wave Speed

Occurs when waves bend as they enter a new medium at an angle.

Reflection

Wave Speed

Amplitude

Refraction

The distance between a wave resting position and the height of a wave.

Frequency

Wave Speed

Amplitude

Wavelength 

Which wave has the lowest energy? 

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Which wave has the longest wavelength? 

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B

C

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Which letter shows the crest of the wave? 

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