Properties of Waves Answers

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Which describes the amplitude of a wave when it carries more energy?

A
It is higher.
B
It is lower.
C
It is darker.
D
It is lighter.
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2 sets of waves with the top waves labeled A having more closely spaced crests than the bottom waves labeled B.

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A
Wave A: Longitudinal WaveWave B: Transverse Wave
B
Wave A: High Frequency WaveWave B: Low Frequency Wave
C
Wave A: Transverse WaveWave B: Longitudinal Wave
D
Wave A: Low Frequency WaveWave B: High Frequency Wave
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What will most likely happen if a sound wave moves from the air through a solid?

A
It will increase in frequency.
B
It will decrease in speed.
C
It will increase in speed.
D
It will decrease in wavelength.
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Marco is conducting an experiment. He knows the wave that he is working with has a wavelength of 32.4 cm. If he measures the frequency as 3 hertz, which statement about the wave is accurate?

A
The wave has traveled 32.4 cm in 3 seconds.
B
The wave has traveled 32.4 cm in 9 seconds.
C
The wave has traveled 97.2 cm in 3 seconds.
D
The wave has traveled 97.2 cm in 1 second.
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Which are examples of a medium?

A
water and air
B
amplitude and wavelength
C
crests and troughs
D
compressions and rarefactions

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