Introduction to Waves Answers

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What do sound waves and infrared waves have in common, and what makes them different?

A
Both carry energy through space, but sound waves are mechanical and infrared waves are electromagnetic.
B
Both can transfer energy through matter, but sound waves travel through air and infrared waves travel through space.
C
Both can transfer energy through matter, but sound waves can be heard and infrared waves can be seen.
D
Both carry energy through space, but sound waves require matter to pass through and infrared waves do not.
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Brody and Ethel are arguing about waves. Brody says that waving his hand back and forth is a scientific wave. Ethel says that it is not. Which statement best describes who is correct?

A
Brody is correct because the wave involves an input of energy.
B
Ethel is correct because energy is not carried from one place to another.
C
Brody is correct because the pattern repeats.
D
Ethel is correct because the motion has no pattern.
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Augie created this chart about the two kinds of waves.Which best labels the chart?

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A
Title 1 is “Longitudinal Waves,” and Title 2 is “Transverse Waves.”
B
Title 1 is “Transverse Waves,” and Title 2 is “Longitudinal Waves.”
C
Title 1 is “Electromagnetic Waves,” and Title 2 is “Mechanical Waves.”
D
Title 1 is “Mechanical Waves,” and Title 2 is “Electromagnetic Waves.”
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Which game most represents a wave?

A
hide and seek
B
tic-tac-toe
C
poker
D
tipping over dominoes
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What is the motion of the particles in this kind of wave?

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A
The particles will move up and down over large areas.
B
The particles will move up and down over small areas.
C
The particles will move side to side over small areas.
D
The particles will move side to side over large areas.
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Jenny is trying to describe a wave. Which example would be the best description?

A
a toy car hitting a wall and bouncing back
B
a toy car rear-ending a toy car that then rear-ends another toy car
C
two toy cars driving parallel to each other at the same speed
D
two toy cars driving away from each other at the same speed
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Which kind of wave would be observed in outer space between planets, where there is very little matter?

A
an electromagnetic wave, such as an x-ray
B
an electromagnetic wave, such as a sound wave
C
a mechanical wave, such as an x-ray
D
a mechanical wave, such as a sound wave

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