Wave and Sound Quiz

What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?

• Transverse waves do not move, while longitudinal waves move in a zigzag pattern.

• Transverse waves move perpendicular to the direction of the wave, while longitudinal waves move parallel to the direction of the wave.

• Transverse waves move parallel to the direction of the wave, while longitudinal waves move perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

• Transverse waves move in a circular motion, while longitudinal waves move in a straight line.

How do sound waves travel through different mediums?

• By causing the particles in the medium to vibrate and transmit the sound energy

• By creating a vacuum in the medium

• By emitting light waves in the medium

• By causing the medium to expand and contract

What is pitch and how is it related to frequency?

• Pitch is the perceived frequency of a sound and is related to the frequency of the sound wave.

• Pitch is the speed of a sound and is related to the frequency of the sound wave.

• Pitch is the color of a sound and is related to the frequency of the sound wave.

• Pitch is the volume of a sound and is related to the frequency of the sound wave.

Explain the relationship between amplitude and wavelength.

• Amplitude and wavelength are inversely related.

• Amplitude and wavelength are directly related.

• Amplitude has no effect on wavelength.

• Wavelength increases as amplitude increases.

What is the speed of a wave with a frequency of 50 Hz and a wavelength of 10 meters?

• 250 m/s

• 100 m/s

• 750 m/s

• 500 m/s

What is the unit of measurement for amplitude?

• Decibels (dB) or Volts (V)

• Inches (in)

• Miles per hour (mph)

• Gallons (gal)

Explain the concept of resonance in relation to sound waves.

• Resonance is the phenomenon of creating sound waves when the frequency of the sound wave matches the natural frequency of the resonating system.

• Resonance is the phenomenon of reducing sound waves when the frequency of the sound wave matches the natural frequency of the resonating system.

• Resonance is the phenomenon of amplification of sound waves when the frequency of the sound wave matches the natural frequency of the resonating system.

• Resonance is the phenomenon of changing the direction of sound waves when the frequency of the sound wave matches the natural frequency of the resonating system.

What is the formula to calculate the speed of a wave?

• v = f + λ

• v = f - λ

• v = f / λ

• v = f * λ

How does the amplitude of a wave affect its energy?

• The smaller the amplitude, the more energy the wave carries.

• The amplitude of a wave has no effect on its energy.

• The energy of a wave is unrelated to its amplitude.

• The greater the amplitude, the more energy the wave carries.

What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength in a wave?

• Constant

• Direct

• Inverse

• Unrelated