Wave Properties Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a type of wave?

• Sound wave

• Magnetic wave

• Ocean wave

• Mechanical wave

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The highest point of a wave is called the:

• Crest

• Trough

• Frequency

• Amplitude

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The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs of a wave is known as:

• Frequency

• Wavelength

• Amplitude

• Velocity

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Which type of wave requires a medium to travel through?

• Electromagnetic wave

• Radio wave

• Sound wave

• Standing wave

The number of waves that pass a fixed point in a certain amount of time is the:

• Amplitude

• Frequency

• Speed

• Wavelength

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The speed of a wave is calculated by multiplying its:

• Frequency by amplitude

• Wavelength by frequency

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

• Transverse wave

• Surface wave

• Longitudinal wave

• Seismic wave

Sound waves are an example of what type of wave?

• Transverse

• Longitudinal

• Standing

• Surface

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When waves bend as they pass around an obstacle, this is called:

• Reflection

• Diffraction

• Refraction

• Interference

The amount of energy in a wave is most closely related to its:

• Frequency

• Wavelength

• Amplitude

• Speed