Nature of Waves Quiz Prep

Question 1

wave def

Answer 1

disturbance that transfers energy but leaves matter in same place

Question 2

all waves spread from a….?

Answer 2

source

Question 3

there are 2 types of waves

Answer 3

1. mechanical
2. electromagnetic

Question 4

mechanical waves need….

Answer 4

matter to transfer energy

Question 5

electromagnetic waves…..

Answer 5

dont need matter to transfer energy

Question 6

there are two types of mechanical waves

Answer 6

1. transverse
2. longitudinal

Question 7

transverse waves

Answer 7

have a perpendicular disturbance to the wave direction

Question 8

longitudinal waves

Answer 8

have a parallel disturbance to wave direction (push forward). bc of this, they make compressions

Question 9

crest

Answer 9

highest point in wave

Question 10

trough

Answer 10

lowest point in wave

Question 11

compression

Answer 11

where medium particles/wavelength are closest

Question 12

rarefaction

Answer 12

where particles/wavelength is further

Question 13

medium

Answer 13

matter

Question 14

amplitude

Answer 14

how high/low wave can go compared to resting position

Question 15

7 electromagnetic waves from lowest to highest radiation

Answer 15

radio
microwaves
infared
light
U.V. light
X-rays
gamma rays