Waves Presentation
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Lori Graddy
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes a wave?
A transfer of energy with physical movement of material
A spreading of disturbance from one place to another
A source of constant force
A transfer of matter from one point to another
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Multiple Choice
Which type of wave requires a medium to travel through?
Mechanical wave
Electromagnetic wave
Transverse wave
Longitudinal wave
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Multiple Select
Which of the following statements are true about transverse waves?
They travel perpendicular to the direction of vibrations.
They require a medium to travel.
They travel parallel to the direction of vibrations.
Electromagnetic waves are always transverse.
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements best describes the direction of travel of longitudinal waves?
They travel perpendicular to the direction of vibrations.
They travel parallel to the direction of vibrations.
They travel in a circular motion.
They travel in random directions.
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Multiple Choice
The points of maximum displacement on a wave are called ___ and the points of minimum displacement are called ___.
crests, troughs
Crests, amplitude
Ampltude, troughs
Crest, wavelength
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Multiple Choice
The distance between two successive points of the same phase on a wave is called ___ and its SI unit is ___.
wavelength, meter
Meter, wavelength
Wavelength
Meter
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following is the SI unit of frequency?
Hertz (Hz)
Newton (N)
Meter (m)
Second (s)
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Open Ended
Explain the difference between compressions and rarefactions in a longitudinal wave, and relate them to crests and troughs in transverse waves.
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Multiple Select
Which of the following are examples of transverse waves?
Water waves
Sound waves
EM waves (light)
Compression waves
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Open Ended
Summarize in your own words what a wave is and how energy is transferred by waves.
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