Wave Properties Quiz

The highest point on a wave is the ​ (a)   , while the lowest point is the ​ (b)   .

• Peak
• Bottom
• Summit
• crest
• trough

What type of wave is sound?

• • A) Transverse wave

• • B) Longitudinal wave

• • C) Electromagnetic wave

• • D) Surface wave

The __________ of a wave is a measure of the amount of energy it carries.

• Amplitude

• Frequency

• Wavelength

• Speed

The distance from one crest to the next crest is the __________.

• Wavelength

• Amplitude

• Frequency

• Velocity

The illustration to the right shows a wave. Which part is labeled as the crest?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Use the five illustrations of waves drawn below to answer the following questions: Waves P and Q have the same __________, but wave P has twice the __________ of wave Q.

Wave __________ shows a steady frequency but changing amplitude.

• T

• Q

• P

• R

Wave __________ shows steady amplitude but a changing frequency.

• T

• S

• P

• Q

Waves __________ and __________ have a low amplitude and a steady frequency.

• R, Q

• R, S

• T, U

• V, W

Letter H represents a _______________ and letter I represents a _______________.

• Compression, Rarefaction

• Expansion, Contraction

• Vibration, Oscillation

• Amplitude, Frequency