5 Written Questions

1. a region of spread-out particles in a wave1
2. They greater the amplitude of the wave, the greater breakdown of two types of waves
3. shorter wavelengths equal______ frequencies
4. amplitude is directly related to_________
5. a combination of waves form a larger wave

5 Matching Questions

1. amptitude
2. squeezed/closer together
3. compressional and transverse
4. diffraction
5. shorter

1. a a wave bends around a barrier
2. b mechanical waves travel faster in a medium in which atoms are___________
3. c longer wavelengths equal________frequencies
4. d the distance from the crest or trough of a wave to the rest position
5. e 2 types of mechanical waves

5 Multiple Choice Questions

1. the number of waves passing a given point per second
   1. fewer
   2. energy
   3. frequency
   4. wavelength
2. a combination of waves form a smaller wave
   1. diffraction
   2. refraction
   3. constructive
   4. destructive
3. a transverse of compressional wave that can only travel through matter
   1. mechanical
   2. echo
   3. medium
   4. energy
4. squeezing a group of particles in a wave
   1. compressional
   2. diffraction
   3. compression
   4. reflection
5. common name for a reflection of a sound wave
   1. echo
   2. high
   3. fewer
   4. wave

5 True/False Questions

1. fewer → electromagnetic waves travel faster in a medium with___________atoms in it

   True        False

2. reflection → the action of a wave bouncing off an object

   True        False

3. wavelength → a rhythmic disturbance that carries energy

   True        False

4. wave → common name for a reflection of a sound wave

   True        False

5. wavelength → a rhythmic disturbance that carries energy

   True        False