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What best describes the motion of the medium particles in a longitudinal wave?

A
The medium does not move.
B
The medium moves in all directions.
C
The medium vibrates as it moves in a circular path around the wave.
D
The medium vibrates parallel to the direction of the wave.
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The table below shows the speed of sound waves from musical sound sources at 20°C.Which conclusion can be made based on the information in the table?

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A
Wave speed and wavelengths can vary inversely to produce the same frequency.
B
Frequency and wave speed can vary directly to produce the same wavelength.
C
Wavelengths and frequency can vary inversely to produce the same wave speed.
D
Frequency and wavelengths can vary directly to produce the same wave speed.
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What is the main difference between a longitudinal wave and a transverse wave?

A
A longitudinal wave always travels faster than a transverse wave.
B
A longitudinal wave does not need a medium to travel through.
C
A transverse wave is made of particles that move perpendicular to the motion of the wave.
D
A transverse wave always carries more energy so that it can travel through empty space.
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Consider the ranges of pitches made by these instruments and vocals.

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A
clarinet, bassoon, piccolo, soprano vocal
B
piccolo, oboe, standup bass, tenor vocal
C
tuba, bass guitar, violin, piccolo
D
violin, clarinet, French horn, tuba
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Two pulses are moving along a string. One pulse is moving to the right and the second is moving to the left. Both pulses reach point X at the same instant.

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A
No, the interfering waves will always be above X.
B
No, the interfering waves will always fall below X.
C
Yes, the overlap will occur during the slope of the waves.
D
Yes, the overlap will occur when the first wave hits point X.
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amplifydissipatespeed upvibrate

A
amplify
B
dissipate
C
speed up
D
vibrate
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What best describes white light as it travels through a prism? Check all that apply.

A
The light slows down.
B
The light bends in the prism.
C
Light reflects off of the surface of the prism.
D
The speed of light in the prism is 3.0 × 108 m/s.
E
The white light breaks into its component colors.
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What best explains why a person can become sunburned by spending too much time at the beach?

A
Sunlight is an electromagnetic wave that gains energy as it travels through air to reach the person.
B
Sunlight is an electromagnetic wave carrying energy that is absorbed by the skin.
C
Sunlight is a mechanical wave that vibrates the skin particles to produce heat.
D
Sunlight is a mechanical wave, and its frequency matches the natural frequency of skin to make heat.
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What is the main difference between a longitudinal wave and a transverse wave?

A
A longitudinal wave always travels faster than a transverse wave.
B
A longitudinal wave does not need a medium to travel through.
C
A transverse wave is made of particles that move perpendicular to the motion of the wave.
D
A transverse wave always carries more energy so that it can travel through empty space.

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