Sound Waves

Question 1

Which statement correctly compares sound and light waves?

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Sound waves carry energy parallel to the motion of the wave, while light waves carry energy perpendicular to it.

Question 2

Question 2

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transverse

Question 3

Complete the passage.

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longitudinal; transverse

Question 4

Complete the passage. Sound waves and some earthquake waves are waves. Ocean, light, and other earthquake waves are waves.

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Part 1: longitudinal; Part 2: transverse

Question 5

Which features do sound waves have that ocean and light waves do not? Check all that apply.compressionsrarefactionsamplitudewavelengthcrestsfrequencyspeed

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compressions; rarefactions

Question 6

Which statement correctly compares sound and earthquake waves?

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Sound waves and some earthquake waves have compressions and rarefactions.

Question 7

How many complete wavelengths are present in the sound wave shown?

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2

Question 8

As elevation increases, temperature decreases. At which elevation will sound travel fastest?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

500 meters

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