Waves Quizziz #1

What is the name for the highest point of a wave (F)?

• Wavelength

• Trough

• Crest

• Amplitude

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What is the name for the lowest point of a wave (H)?

• Wavelength

• Trough

• Crest

• Amplitude

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What is the term for the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs (J)?

• Amplitude

• Wavelength

• Frequency

• Period

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What is the name for the height of a wave (G)?

• Wavelength

• Trough

• Crest

• Amplitude

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In which type of wave do particles move perpendicular to the direction of wave travel?

• Longitudinal wave

• Transverse wave

• Sound wave

• Radio wave

Why can't sound travel through space?

• Space is too cold

• Space has no medium for waves to travel through

• Space has too much radiation

• Space is too far from Earth

Which of these best describes a longitudinal wave?

• Particles move up and down

• Particles move side to side

• Particles move parallel to wave direction

• Particles don't move at all

What happens to sound waves when they encounter a barrier?

• They completely stop

• They can only be reflected

• They disappear instantly

• They can be reflected or diffracted

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In which medium does sound travel fastest?

• Solids

• Liquids

• Gases

• Vacuum

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What determines the loudness of a sound wave?

• Wavelength

• Frequency

• Amplitude

• Speed

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