Waves Pre-Assessment

Waves transfer _________ from one location to another

• (A) Particles

• (B) Energy

• (C) Both A and B

• (D) None of the above

What is the term for the maximum displacement of a point on a wave from its rest position?

• Crest

• Trough

• Amplitude

• Equilibrium

What occurs when two waves meet while traveling along the same medium?

• Refraction

• Reflection

• Interference

• Diffraction

What is it called when a wave bounces back after hitting a barrier?

• Refraction

• Reflection

• Diffraction

• Transmission

What is the bending of waves as they pass from one medium to another called?

• Reflection

• Refraction

• Diffraction

• Dispersion

Which type of interference occurs when two waves combine to make a wave with a larger amplitude?

• Constructive interference

• Destructive interference

• Refractive interference

• Reflective interference

What is the term for the point in a standing wave where there is no displacement of the medium?

• Antinode

• Node

• Crest

• Trough

What is the phenomenon called when a wave spreads out after passing through a small opening?

• Reflection

• Refraction

• Diffraction

• Dispersion

Which type of wave requires a material medium through which to travel?

• Electromagnetic wave

• Mechanical wave

• Both A and B

• Neither A nor B

What is the term for the highest point of a wave?

• Crest

• Trough

• Peak

• Summit