18. Waves & Sound

For a longitudinal wave traveling through a medium, how is the $\mathrm{wavelength}$ determined?

Which of the following is an example of a longitudinal wave that can be found in the sea?

Which phenomenon distinguishes longitudinal waves from transverse waves?

Which combination of air conditions allows sound to travel fastest: warm and humid air, warm and dry air, cold and humid air, or cold and dry air?

Which type of wave requires matter to carry energy?

Which type of wave is primarily demonstrated when a slinky is stretched out and a pulse is sent along its length?

Which type of wave has oscillations that are parallel to the direction of wave propagation?

Which of the following best describes the difference between a longitudinal wave and a transverse wave?

$\text{Which of the following is an example of a longitudinal wave?}$

Which of the following examples contains only longitudinal waves?

High frequency sounds primarily vibrate which of the following parts of the ear?

In which direction do longitudinal waves transfer energy relative to the direction of wave motion?