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Properties of Waves Answers

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2 circles with an overlap. The left circled is labeled Longitudinal Wave with further labels parallel motion, like moving a spring up and down. The right circle is labeled Transverse Wave with further labels perpendicular motion, like moving a spring back and forth. In the overlap are labels particles only move a small amount, particles do not move with the wave.

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“Parallel” and “Perpendicular” are switched.
B
The spring descriptions of motion are switched.
C
Particles travel along the wave in longitudinal waves.
D
Particles move long distances in transverse waves.
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Natalia is studying a wave produced in her magnetics lab. This wave can move through the empty space in a vacuum and carries a lot of energy.What wave is Natalia most likely studying?

A
a sound wave
B
an ocean wave
C
a gamma ray
D
an earthquake shock wave
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Augie created this chart about the two kinds of waves.Which best labels the chart?

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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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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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A scientist is studying a shock wave from an earthquake. What kind of wave is being studied?

A
an electromagnetic wave
B
a gamma ray
C
a radio wave
D
a mechanical wave

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