Transverse Waves Mastery

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What form of energy is a light wave?

mechanical

chemical

thermal

radiant

As a transverse wave travels through a rope from __________________    , the particles of the rope move ________________  .

The wavelength of a wave increases if the frequency _______ .

In straight lines, through any space - empty or not. 

In curved lines, only through empty space. 

In curved lines, through any space - empty or not. 

In straight lines, only through empty space. 

Parallel (in the same direction)

Perpendicular (opposite)

A

B

C

D

What form of energy is a light wave?

mechanical

chemical

thermal

radiant

Waves of light can do which of the following upon striking an object? (Choose all that apply.)

Absorb

Expand

Reflect

Transmit

Twist

How does a light wave travel? 

In straight lines, through any space - empty or not. 

In curved lines, only through empty space. 

In curved lines, through any space - empty or not. 

In straight lines, only through empty space. 

In a transverse wave the particles move ______________________ to the direction of the wave.

Parallel (in the same direction)

Perpendicular (opposite)

Which of the waves has the highest amplitude? 

A

B

C

D