Wave and Sound Quiz

What is a wave?

• D. A type of tree

• A. A regular pattern of motion

• B. A type of bird

• C. A type of fish

What is the wavelength of a wave?

• C. The strength of a wave

• D. The speed of a wave

• B. The height of a wave

• A. The distance between two crests or two troughs

What is the frequency of a wave?

• A. The number of waves in a given amount of time

• B. The distance between two crests or two troughs

• D. The strength of a wave

• C. The height of a wave

What is the amplitude of a wave?

• A. The strength or intensity of the wave

• C. The number of waves in a given amount of time

• B. The distance between two crests or two troughs

• D. The speed of a wave

What determines the pitch of a sound wave?

• C. Frequency

• B. Amplitude

• A. Wavelength

• D. Speed

What is the medium through which mechanical waves travel?

• B. Empty space

• A. Solid, liquid, or gas

• C. Air only

• D. Water only

Which type of wave can travel through empty space?

• B. Electromagnetic waves

• A. Mechanical waves

• C. Sound waves

• D. Ocean waves

What type of wave includes visible light and infrared rays?

• A. Radio waves

• B. X-rays

• C. Gamma rays

• D. Electromagnetic waves

What determines the type of wave produced by electromagnetic waves?

• B. Frequency

• C. Wavelength

• D. Speed

• A. Amplitude

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

• A. Speed = Amplitude x Frequency

• B. Speed = Wavelength / Frequency

• C. Speed = Wavelength x Frequency

• D. Speed = Amplitude / Wavelength