Lesson 1: Waves

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Chapter 11
Lesson 1 Waves

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1.

What are the two main types of wave?
- A.
  
  Mechanical and Electromagnetic
- B.
  
  Transverse and Longitudinal
- C.
  
  Seismic and Water
- D.
  
  None of the above
Correct Answer
A. Mechanical and Electromagnetic
2.

Mechanical and Electromagnetic waves can move in a transverse motion.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
3.

Seismic waves and water waves are caused by earthquakes.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False
4.

The distance between a point on one wave and the same point on another wave is known as _________.
- A.
  
  Frequency
- B.
  
  Wavelength
- C.
  
  Speed
- D.
  
  Amplitude
Correct Answer
B. Wavelength
5.

What are the properties of waves? (there may be more than one correct answer, click all that apply)
- A.
  
  Wavelength
- B.
  
  Frequency
- C.
  
  Seismic
- D.
  
  Direction
Correct Answer(s)
A. Wavelength
B. Frequency
6.

The number of wavelengths that pass a point each second is known as a wave's ___________.
- A.
  
  Speed
- B.
  
  Amplitude
- C.
  
  Wavelength
- D.
  
  Frequency
Correct Answer
D. Frequency
7.

The fastest traveling wave is an Electromagnetic Wave through empty space.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
8.

Waves in a pond are similar to the waves from seismic waves from an earthquake.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
9.

The speed of a wave depends on the medium or type of __________.
- A.
  
  Material
- B.
  
  Sound
- C.
  
  Size
Correct Answer
A. Material

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Lesson 1: Waves

What are the two main types of wave?

Mechanical and Electromagnetic waves can move in a transverse motion.

Seismic waves and water waves are caused by earthquakes.

The distance between a point on one wave and the same point on another wave is known as _________.

What are the properties of waves? (there may be more than one correct answer, click all that apply)

The number of wavelengths that pass a point each second is known as a wave's ___________.

The fastest traveling wave is an Electromagnetic Wave through empty space.

Waves in a pond are similar to the waves from seismic waves from an earthquake.

The speed of a wave depends on the medium or type of __________.