Wave basics

Exercise and reference answers

Questions

1. Question

   A progressive wave

   Choices

   1. Moves through the medium
   2. Stays in one spot
   3. Has no speed

   Correct choice

   Moves through the medium

2. Question

   Mechanical waves obey

   Choices

   1. Ohm's law
   2. Newton's laws
   3. Hess's law

   Correct choice

   Newton's laws

3. Question

   In a stationary wave, points of zero motion are

   Choices

   1. Antinodes
   2. Crests
   3. Nodes

   Correct choice

   Nodes

4. Question

   Wavelength is measured as a

   Choices

   1. Distance
   2. Time
   3. Force

   Correct choice

   Distance

Instructions

Tap the chip that answers each prompt.

Explanation