Waves and Vibrations

Conceptual Physics Hewitt
Vibrations and Waves

1)
A wiggle in time is a A) vibration. B) wave. C) both D) neither Answer:
A
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2)
A common source of wave motion is a A) wave pattern. B) harmonic object. C) vibrating object. D) region of variable high and low pressure. E) none of these Answer:
C
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3)
Like a transverse wave, a longitudinal wave has A) amplitude, frequency, wavelength, and speed B) amplitude, frequency, and wavelength. C) amplitude, wavelength, and speed. D) wavelength, speed, and frequency. E) amplitude, frequency, and speed. Answer:
A
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4)
In a longitudinal wave the compressions and rarefactions travel in A) the same direction. B) opposite directions. C) a vacuum. Answer:
A
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5)
Which of the following is not a transverse wave? A) sound B) light C) radio D) all of these E) none of these Answer:
A
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6)
The vibrations of a transverse wave move in a direction A) along the direction of wave travel. B) at right angles to the direction of wave travel. C) that changes with speed. Answer:
B
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7)
The vibrations of a longitudinal wave move in a direction A) along the direction of wave travel. B) at right angles to the direction of wave travel. C) that changes with speed. Answer:
A
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Figure 19-A [pic] 8)
How many vibrations per second are