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Review for Unit 7
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The length of time it takes for one complete wavelength to pass by
frequency
speed
period
intensity
2
Sonar equipment works by measuring the
time delay of returning echoes
refraction angle of the echo
level of interference between waves
Refraction angle of sound reflection
3
____________ are formed by the interference between incoming and reflected waves
Standing waves
beats
Diffraction gradients
refraction
4
Musical instruments use resonance to
amplify the sound
reduce the standing wave
raise the pitch
dampen the sound
5
Transverse waves and longitudinal waves have what in common?
both transfer energy through a medium
both have compressions
move at right angles to the direction of the medium
are capable of moving the medium at right angles
6
Sound travels fastest through
warm water
cold air
warm air
cold water
7
True/False: Reflection is the only process that involves a change in wave direction.
True
False
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All EM waves (UV, Infrared, etc.,,)have the same wave __________ .
length
speed
amplitude
frequency
9
A(n) ______ is an example of a longitudinal wave
sound wave
slinky shake
light wave
ocean wave
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In a transverse wave the medium moves..
parallel to the wave
perpendicular to the wave
in all directions
in the same direction as the wave
