What is a wave? (1 point)

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A type of particle
A type of particle

A disturbance that transfers energy through a medium.
A disturbance that transfers energy through a medium.

A stationary object

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that transfers energy over a distance.
A stationary object that transfers energy over a distance.
The higher the amplitude of a wave, the ________ the energy. (1 point)
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lower
lower

Higher
Higher
What type of wave requires a medium (substance) to travel through? (1 point)
Responses

Radio wave
Radio wave

Light wave
Light wave

Sound Wave
Sound Wave
True or false, the highest point of a wave is called the crest.

(1 point)
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True
True

False
False
True
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How does frequency relate to the wavelength of a wave? (1 point)
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Higher frequency, longer wavelength
Higher frequency, longer wavelength

Frequency and wavelength are not related.
Frequency and wavelength are not related.

Higher frequency, shorter wavelength
Higher frequency, shorter wavelength
Higher frequency, shorter wavelength
Which type of wave can travel through a vacuum (empty space)? (1 point)
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Sound wave
Sound wave

Light wave
Light wave

Water wave
Light wave
Which of the following is an example of a digital device used to study waves? (1 point)
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Telescope
Telescope

Microscope
Microscope

Oscilloscope
Oscilloscope
All waves carry: (1 point)
Responses

Energy
Energy

Light
Light

Matter
Matter

Particles
Energy
What is the primary advantage of using digital devices to study waves?(1 point)
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They can only measure one type of wave
They can only measure one type of wave

They allow for more accurate measurements and analysis
They allow for more accurate measurements and analysis

They are cheaper than analog devices
They allow for more accurate measurements and analysis
How does a digital device help improve our understanding of wave transmission? (1 point)
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By creating physical barriers for waves
By creating physical barriers for waves

By converting analog signals into digital ones
By converting analog signals into digital ones

By allowing visualization, manipulation, and analysis of wave data
By allowing visualization, manipulation, and analysis of wave data
A two-way radio set, like a walkie-talkie, usually works with an analog signal rather than a digital signal. What is the disadvantage of this device?(1 point)
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The analog walkie-talkie is likely to be more expensive.
The analog walkie-talkie is likely to be more expensive.

The analog walkie-talkie has less noise.
The analog walkie-talkie has less noise.

The analog walkie-talkie is not as clear.
The analog walkie-talkie is not as clear.

The analog walkie-talkie is more difficult to use.
The analog walkie-talkie is more difficult to use.
The analog walkie-talkie is not as clear.
Which of the following options is the most dependable approach for transmitting waves to facilitate communication?(1 point)
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Employing fiber optics to transmit a digital signal.
Employing fiber optics to transmit a digital signal.

Utilizing printed newspapers and magazines.
Utilizing printed newspapers and magazines.

Sending a letter through the postal service.
Sending a letter through the postal service.

Employing a series of knocks on all the doors in the neighborhood.
Employing fiber optics to transmit a digital signal.
What is a benefit of digitally storing information compared to analog?(1 point)
Responses

Sound can be recorded using either digital or analog methods.
Sound can be recorded using either digital or analog methods.

Digital storage requires less bandwidth or storage space than analog.
Digital storage requires less bandwidth or storage space than analog.

Replicating an analog file is never as accurate as its original version.
Replicating an analog file is never as accurate as its original version.

Analog information storage is continuous and captures a clearer sound.
Digital storage requires less bandwidth or storage space than analog.
Which statement accurately describes the difference between digital and analog information?(1 point)
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Digital information is like using steps, while analog is like a smooth flow.
Digital information is like using steps, while analog is like a smooth flow.

Digital information is represented by waves, while analog information is represented by light.
Digital information is represented by waves, while analog information is represented by light.

Digital information is continuous and smooth, while analog is discrete.
Digital information is continuous and smooth, while analog is discrete.

Digital information is more at risk of being interrupted by interference than analog information.
Digital information is like using steps, while analog is like a smooth flow.
Examine the timeline of relaying information to other people over the past few hundred years.

Pony Express, US Postal Mail, Fax Machine, Digital Image Submission

Which statement explains the reasons for this progression in information delivery?

(1 point)
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The relay of information became more reliable as digital technology was used.
The relay of information became more reliable as digital technology was used.

The quality of the information became less reliable as more digital technology was used.
The quality of the information became less reliable as more digital technology was used.

The storage of information became more difficult as more digital technology was used.
The storage of information became more difficult as more digital technology was used.

The relay of information became less trustworthy as more digital technology was used.
The relay of information became more reliable as digital technology was used.