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Augie created this chart about the two kinds of waves.Which best labels the chart?

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Title 1 is “Longitudinal Waves,” and Title 2 is “Transverse Waves.”
B
Title 1 is “Transverse Waves,” and Title 2 is “Longitudinal Waves.”
C
Title 1 is “Electromagnetic Waves,” and Title 2 is “Mechanical Waves.”
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Title 1 is “Mechanical Waves,” and Title 2 is “Electromagnetic Waves.”
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A scientist is studying a shock wave from an earthquake. What kind of wave is being studied?

A
an electromagnetic wave
B
a gamma ray
C
a radio wave
D
a mechanical wave
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Jenny is trying to describe a wave. Which example would be the best description?

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
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Which kind of wave would be observed in outer space between planets, where there is very little matter?

A
an electromagnetic wave, such as an x-ray
B
an electromagnetic wave, such as a sound wave
C
a mechanical wave, such as an x-ray
D
a mechanical wave, such as a sound wave
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Which statement applies to transverse waves?

A
The waves have a trough.
B
Particles move great distances.
C
The waves have alternating compressions and expansions.
D
The energy is transferred parallel to the direction of the wave motion.
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What do sound waves and infrared waves have in common, and what makes them different?

A
Both carry energy through space, but sound waves are mechanical and infrared waves are electromagnetic.
B
Both can transfer energy through matter, but sound waves travel through air and infrared waves travel through space.
C
Both can transfer energy through matter, but sound waves can be heard and infrared waves can be seen.
D
Both carry energy through space, but sound waves require matter to pass through and infrared waves do not.
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Which is the best analogy of a wave?

A
A wave is like building a ramp.
B
A wave is like shaking a hand.
C
A wave is like water rippling in a pond.
D
A wave is like knocking down a building.
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This chart shows characteristics of three different types of waves.Which statement is best supported by the information in the chart?

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Wave X and Wave Y are mechanical waves, and Wave Z is an electromagnetic wave.
B
Wave X and Wave Y are electromagnetic waves, and Wave Z is a mechanical wave.
C
Wave X and Wave Z are electromagnetic waves, and Wave Y is a mechanical wave.
D
Wave X and Wave Z are mechanical waves, and Wave Y is an electromagnetic wave.
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Natalia is studying a wave produced in her magnetics lab. This wave can move through the empty space in a vacuum and carries a lot of energy.What wave is Natalia most likely studying?

A
a sound wave
B
an ocean wave
C
a gamma ray
D
an earthquake shock wave
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2 circles with an overlap. The left circled is labeled Longitudinal Wave with further labels parallel motion, like moving a spring up and down. The right circle is labeled Transverse Wave with further labels perpendicular motion, like moving a spring back and forth. In the overlap are labels particles only move a small amount, particles do not move with the wave.

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“Parallel” and “Perpendicular” are switched.
B
The spring descriptions of motion are switched.
C
Particles travel along the wave in longitudinal waves.
D
Particles move long distances in transverse waves.

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