Lab: Thermal Energy Transfer

Question 1

Complete the sentence to describe what a wave is and what it does. A wave is a that carries from one place to another.

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Part 1: disturbance; Part 2: energy

Question 2

Question 5

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Question 3

Which statement correctly distinguishes between mechanical and electromagnetic waves?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Mechanical waves carry energy through matter; electromagnetic waves carry energy through space.

Question 4

How should the table be changed to correctly distinguish between mechanical and electromagnetic waves?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Sound waves and light waves need to change places.

Question 5

Which statements describe the wave? Check all that apply.

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The wave is a mechanical wave.; The wave moves energy through matter.; The wave transfers energy perpendicular to the motion of the wave.

Question 6

Label the parts of this wave. A: B: C: D:

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crest; Selection 1: crest; Selection 2: amplitude; Selection 3: trough; Selection 4: wavelength

Question 7

Question 19

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amplitude

Question 8

Question 20

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trough

Question 9

Question 21

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wavelength

Lab: Thermal Energy Transfer Answers