Frequency
Types of Waves
Mediums
Bonus
100
As sound wave frequency increases, the amount of energy transferred _________.
increases
100
Mechanical waves require a ___________ made of _______________.
medium
matter
100
Which of these is not a medium through which mechanical waves can travel?
a. liquid
b. gas
c. vacuum
d. solid
C
100
True or false: Waves transfer energy and matter as they travel.
False
200
Rank these waves in order of lowest to highest frequency:
3-1-2
200
What is the name of the wave below? Is it mechanical or electromagnetic?
longitudinal/compressional
mechanical
200
What medium do sounds travel the fastest through?
solids
200
What does amplitude effect in terms of sound?
loudness, energy, intensity
300
As frequency increases, wavelength ___________.
decreases
300
Transverse waves travel ___________ to the motion of the wave.
perpendicular
300
Increasing elasticity, density, and temperature (increases or decreases) the speed at which a wave travels through a medium.
increases
300
What is another name for a longitudinal wave?
compressional
400
How does frequency effect the sound from a sound wave?
Pitch
high frequency=high pitch
low frequency=low pitch
400
Which truck's siren sounds like it is ringing at a higher pitch toward the observer?
A
400
Which of these waves is not mechanical?
light
sound
seismic
ocean
light
400
As constructive waves meet, their ________ increases creating a louder sound wave.
amplitude
500
There are three members of a family. The dad has a deep, low voice. The mom has a medium-high voice, and the baby has the highest voice. Which of these waves belongs to the dad?
3
500
If amplitude is decreased, what will happen to the sound made by the wave?
quieter
500
What causes energy to move through waves from one location to another?
disturbance
500
Why can sound waves not travel in space?
no medium
600
How many full waves are below?
3
600
What type of material would be needed to help quiet down a loud band room?
porous, soft
600
If the wavelength of a sound wave is increased, what will happen to the sound made by this wave?
lower pitch