Waves and Their Properties Quiz

What is the primary characteristic of transverse waves?

• Vibrations occur parallel to wave travel
• Vibrations occur perpendicular to wave travel
• They do not transfer energy
• They only occur in water

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

• Light waves
• Sound waves
• Radio waves
• Ripples on water

What does amplitude indicate about a wave?

• The speed of the wave
• The distance between peaks
• The energy of the wave
• The frequency of the wave

If a wave has a high frequency, what can be inferred about its wavelength?

• It is long
• It is short
• It is constant
• It is irrelevant

What unit is used to measure frequency?

• Metres (m)
• Hertz (Hz)
• Decibels (dB)
• Joules (J)

Which of the following statements is true about waves?

• All waves are transverse
• Longitudinal waves have vibrations perpendicular to wave travel
• Transverse waves can travel through a vacuum
• Longitudinal waves cannot transfer energy

What is the definition of wavelength?

• The height of a wave
• The distance between two consecutive peaks
• The number of waves passing a point per second
• The speed of wave travel

Which of the following is NOT a property of waves?

• Wavelength
• Amplitude
• Velocity
• Temperature

How does increasing the amplitude of a wave affect its energy?

• It decreases the energy
• It has no effect
• It increases the energy
• It changes the frequency

Which type of wave is represented by seismic P-waves?

• Transverse waves
• Longitudinal waves
• Surface waves
• Electromagnetic waves