
6.1 Parts and Properties of Waves
Quiz by Janice Bixler
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Match the letter with the part of the wave.

In a _____________ wave, vibrations are perpendicular to the direction of the wave motion. In a _____________ wave, vibrations are parallel to the direction of the wave motion.
An old movie poster used a quote "In space, no one can hear you scream!" Which of these best explains this quote?
Match the letter with the part of the wave.

Any material that a wave travels through is called a
Which travels faster?
Explain what part of a wave would be affected by playing a high-pitched note on a flute.

Which wave in the diagram has the greatest frequency?

What do all waves transfer?
What is the number of complete waves passing a fixed point in a given amount of time?
Which waves do not require a medium?
The loudness of a sound is a measure of wavesÂ
Place the phases of matter according to how speed travels. Put the fastest first and the slowest last.