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QuizMultiple Choice

Introduction to Waves

Question 24 • PBCSD_Grade_Forgiveness_2001310_Earth Space Science_S1_2019

Jenny is trying to describe a wave. Which example would be the best description?

Answer
A
a toy car hitting a wall and bouncing back
B
a toy car rear-ending a toy car that then rear-ends another toy car
C
two toy cars driving parallel to each other at the same speed
D
two toy cars driving away from each other at the same speed

Explanation

A wave transfers energy through a disturbance, while the material itself does not travel along with the wave. In choice B, one toy car’s collision makes the next car move, passing the disturbance along the line of cars. The cars do not all travel together as a group, so this is the best analogy for a wave.

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