WAVES GCSE MASTER

Which type of wave oscillates perpendicular to the direction of wave travel? (select two)

• Longitudinal

• Transverse

• Light

• Sound

Which type of wave oscillates parallel to the direction of wave travel? (select two)

• Longitudinal

• Transverse

• Light

• Sound

Areas of increased pressure on a sound wave are known as a ----

• Rarefaction

• Compression

• Frequency

• Amplitude

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The distance from the beginning of one compression to the beginning of the next compression is called a -----

• Rarefaction

• Frequency

• Wavelength

• Compression

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Spread out areas or areas of decreased pressure on a sound wave are known as a ---

• Rarefaction

• Amplitude

• Compression

• Hertz

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The number of wavelengths that pass a fixed point each second is known as ----

• Hertz

• Amplitude

• Frequency

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The unit for measuring frequency is the ---

• Joule

• Hertz

• Gram

• Newton

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Sound waves that are beyond the range of human ear are known as ----

• Infrasonic waves

• Ultrasonic waves

Which transverse wave has the highest frequency?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What kind of wave is pictured below?

• compressional wave
• transverse wave
• sound wave
• mechanical wave

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