Waves and Sound Review

Name (first and last)

A wave is a _______________ that travels through matter or space.

• force
• disturbance

Waves transfer ____.

• energy
• matter
• gravity
• force

In this type of wave, the direction the particles move is ALWAYS perpenicular to the motion of the wave.

• longitudinal
• mechanical
• transverse
• sound

In this type of wave, the direction the particles move is ALWAYS parallel to the motion of the wave.

• longitudinal
• mechanical
• transverse
• sound

A wave with a greater amplitude has greater ____.

• energy
• wave speed
• frequency
• wavelength

Which pair of points represents amplitude?

• A, E
• B, D
• E, F
• C, F

Which letter(s) represents a crest?

• A
• C
• D
• F

Which letter represents a rarefaction?

• A
• B
• C

Which letter represents a compression?

• A
• B
• C