Chapter 15 - Characteristics Of Waves

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Chapter 15 - Characteristics Of Waves - Quiz

If you ask a room full of people to picture a wave, they might all think of something different – be it at the ocean, a soundwave, maybe even a person waving. Today we’ll be taking a look at the characteristics of waves, asking you a number of questions regarding how they work.

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1.

All of the following are types of waves EXCEPT:
- A.
  
  Transverse Waves
- B.
  
  Sound Waves
- C.
  
  Longitudinal Waves
- D.
  
  Antinode Waves
2.

The amplitude of a transverse wave is found by measuring the distance
- A.
  
  Between two crests
- B.
  
  Between two troughs
- C.
  
  From rest position to a crest
- D.
  
  From a crest to a trough
3.

A longitudnal wave has a large amplitude if
- A.
  
  The compressions are dense (close together)
- B.
  
  The troughs are very low
- C.
  
  There are no rarefactions
- D.
  
  The crests are far apart
4.

An example of a reflected wave is
- A.
  
  An echo
- B.
  
  A transverse wave
- C.
  
  A tsunami
- D.
  
  A surface wave
5.

Constructive interference occurs when two waves
- A.
  
  Are traveling in the same direction
- B.
  
  Combine to make a wave with a larger amplitude
- C.
  
  Change their speed and bend
- D.
  
  Combine to make a wave with a smaller amplitude
6.

Waves that require a medium to travel through are called _________________________ waves.
7.

The highest part of a wave is called the ________________________.
8.

The bending of waves around the edge of a barrier is known as _____________________.
9.

In standing waves, the ____________________ are points with no amplitude. (the point where the rope does not appear to move)
10.

Answer these questions - make sure you label which is which!a. _{What does the person transfer to the rope by pulling it up and down at point A?b.
What does the direction of arrow B indicate?c.
In what direction does the medium move relative to the direction of the wave? Explain.d.
What kind of wave is being generated?e.
What does point C represent?f.
What is the medium through which the wave is moving?}
11.

A. What does arrow M indicate?b. What does arrow N indicate?c. What does the dotted line AB represent?d. Which numbered angle represents the angle of incidence?e. Which numbered angle represents the angle of reflection?f. What does the line CAD represent?
12.

BONUS: Describe the difference between constructinve and destructive interference.