Wave Properties Quiz

What do waves transfer?

• Matter

• Energy

• Light

• Sound

Which of the following is an example of a longitudinal wave?

• Light wave

• Radio wave

• Sound wave

• Surface wave on water

What is the unit of frequency?

• Meter (m)

• Second (s)

• Hertz (Hz)

• Joule (J)

What is the term for the low-density region in a longitudinal wave?

• Compression

• Crest

• Trough

• Rarefaction

In the practical for measuring the speed of sound, what tool is used to measure the distance?

• Metre rule

• Trundle wheel

• Stopwatch

• Signal generator

Which letter represents amplitude? (a)  

• A
• B
• C
• D
• E

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Which wave in the diagram has the greatest frequency?

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

What types of waves carry energy at a right angle or perpendicular to the direction of the energy flow? (a)  

• Longitudinal waves
• Transverse waves
• Sound waves
• P-waves

What are the parts of a longitudinal wave? (a)  

• Compressions and rarefactions
• Crests and troughs
• Compressions and crests
• Rarefactions and troughs

When a wave bounces off of something and moves in a different direction (a)  

• reflection
• refraction
• absorption
• propagation

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