<u>Question </u>
Which type of wave does the illustration depict?
<u>Answer</u>
longitudinal wave
<em>It is a wave that oscillates back and forth on an axis.</em>
<u>Question 5</u>
In which type of wave is energy transmitted in a definite direction and with a definite speed?
<u>Answer 5</u>
traveling wave
<em>Traveling waves are observed when a wave is not confined to a given space along the medium.</em>
<u>Question 6</u>
A _______ is described as a wave that is not confined to the space along the medium.
<u>Answer 6</u>
breaking wave
<u>Question 7</u>
Which type of wave appears to vibrate in place?
<u>Answer 7</u>
standing wave
<em>Standing waves are produced whenever two waves of identical frequency interfere with one another while traveling opposite directions along the same medium.</em>
<u>Question 8</u>
If two waves with identical crests and troughs meet, what is happening?
<u>Answer 8</u>
constructive interference is occurring
<em>constructive interference of two or more waves of equal frequency and phase result in their mutual reinforcement.</em>