Wave Mastering Your Learning

Waves can be generated by ___________.

• amplitude

• frequency

• vibrations

• wavelength

Which statement is true?

• Waves do not transfer energy and the medium in which they pass through.

• Waves do not transfer energy but transfer the medium in which they pass through.

• Waves transfer energy and the medium in which they pass through.

• Waves transfer energy but not the medium in which they pass through.

What is the unit for amplitude?

• hertz (Hz)

• metre (m)

• metre per second (m/s)

• second (s)

What is the unit for frequency?

• hertz (Hz)

• metre (m)

• metre per second (m/s)

• second (s)

What is the unit for wavelength?

• hertz (Hz)

• metre (m)

• metre per second (m/s)

• second (s)

The _________ of a wave is the distance from the highest point or lowest point on a wave to its rest position.

• amplitude

• frequency

• vibration

• wavelength

The _________ of a wave is the distance between two successive highest or lowest points on a wave.

• amplitude

• frequency

• vibration

• wavelength

Which of the distances shows the wavelength?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which of the distances shows the amplitude?

• A

• B

• C

• D

_____________ are used in engineering applications such as checking for damage inside concrete structures.

• medical treatment

• radio waves

• telecommunication

• X-rays