Physics Waves and Properties Quiz

Which of the following is an example of a mechanical wave?

• Light wave

• X-ray wave

• Sound wave

• Radio wave

What is the time for one complete wave cycle called?

• Frequency

• Wavelength

• Period

• Amplitude

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Which type of wave has a disturbance perpendicular to its direction of propagation?

• Periodic wave

• Transverse wave

• Longitudinal wave

• Pulse wave

What is the number of waves per unit time called?

• Frequency

• Wavelength

• Period

• Amplitude

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Which type of wave has a disturbance parallel to its direction of propagation?

• Periodic wave

• Pulse wave

• Longitudinal wave

• Transverse wave

What is the distance between adjacent identical parts of a wave called?

• Wavelength

• Frequency

• Amplitude

• Period

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What is the combination of two waves at the same location called?

• Reflection

• Interference

• Refraction

• Superposition

How are the wave velocity and the wavelength related to the wave’s frequency?

• v = λ * T

• v = f * λ

• v = λ / T

• v = f / λ

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What is the maximum displacement of a wave from its rest position called?

• Frequency

• Wavelength

• Amplitude

• Period

A mechanical wave travels from point A to point B. Which is true about this process?

• The wave transferred energy from A to B.

• The wave transferred matter from A to B.

• The wave transferred energy and matter from A to B.

• The wave did not move matter or energy from A to B. (It only moved them in place.)

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