Waves Revision Quiz

Waves transfer (a)  _____________

• matter

• molecules

• energy

• atoms

Which waves require a medium (matter) to travel?

• X-ray

• microwave

• sound

• water

Which letter represents amplitude? (a)  

• A

• B

• C

• D

What property of a wave is represented by letter B? (a)  

• Wavelength

• Amplitude

• Speed

• Frequency

Which of the following can act as media for a wave? (a)  

• solid only

• Liquid only

• Gases only

• Solids, liquids, and gases

What do all waves transfer?

In the Balloon and nut hummer investigation, what changed as you swirled the balloon faster?

• The pitch changed.

• There were more vibrations.

• Nothing changed.

• The nut spun faster.

What are ALL the Science Light Primary Colours?

• Red

• Yellow

• Green

• White

• Blue

Shorter wave lengths can carry more energy. Which of these probably carries the MOST energy:

• Infrared light

• Visible light

• X-rays

• UV light

What is another name for wave height?

• Frequency

• Wavelength

• Origin

• Amplitude