Understanding Waves: A Quiz

What do waves transfer from one place to another?

• Light only

• Energy

• Sound only

• Matter

What is the maximum displacement of a wave called?

• Amplitude

• Frequency

• Wavelength

• Trough

What is the term for the distance of one entire oscillation of a wave?

• Amplitude

• Frequency

• Wavelength

• Period

What does the time period of a wave represent?

• The distance it travels

• The time for one complete oscillation

• The number of oscillations per second

• The speed of the wave

How do you calculate the frequency of a wave?

• Multiply the time period by 2

• Divide 1 by the time period

• Multiply the wavelength by the time period

• Divide the wavelength by the speed

What unit is frequency measured in?

• Meters

• Seconds

• Hertz

• Meters per second

How is wave speed calculated?

• Wavelength * Frequency

• Wavelength + Frequency

• Wavelength / Frequency

• Frequency / Wavelength

In which type of wave are the oscillations perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer?

• Longitudinal waves

• Transverse waves

• Both A and B

• Neither A nor B

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

• Water ripple

• Radio wave

• Light wave

• Sound wave