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Waves: Types and Properties
By Abbie McReynolds
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Question 1
1.
What is a wave?
A disturbance that carries energy through matter or empty space.
A type of particle found in the ocean.
A measurement of temperature.
Question 2
2.
What is the highest point of a transverse wave called?
Trough
Crest
Rarefaction
Compression
Question 3
3.
What is the lowest part of a transverse wave called?
Crest
Trough
Compression
Rarefaction
Question 4
4.
Draw a compressional/longitudinal wave.
visibility
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Question 5
5.
Draw a transverse wave.
visibility
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Question 6
6.
Label the wave with the correct parts.
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Compression
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Trough
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Rarefaction
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Crest
Question 7
7.
Label the wave with the correct parts.
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Trough
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Compression
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Rarefaction
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Crest
Question 8
8.
Which of the following statements is true about wavelength.
It measures the loudness of a sound wave.
It is the height of a wave from the resting position to the crest.
It is the distance between two adjacent crest to trough of a wave
Question 9
9.
Which type of wave requires a medium
Microwave
Radiowaves
Mechanical Waves
Question 10
10.
What happens to the frequency of a wave if its wavelength decreases?
The frequency decreases.
The frequency increases.
The frequency remains the same.
Question 11
11.
What property of a wave determines its intensity or brightness?
Amplitude
Frequency
Wavelength
Question 12
12.
Draw a transverse wave and label the wavelength and amplitude.
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