1 WAVES - 1 Main Question Set

What happens to frequency when the energy increases?

• it increases

• it decreases

• it stays the same

Answer explanation

When energy increases, the frequency also increases. This is because frequency and energy are directly proportional to each other.

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What part of the wave is shown at letter A (look at the black letter A, not the red)?

• crest

• trough

• wavelength

• frequency

Answer explanation

The part of the wave shown at letter A is the wavelength, which is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs.

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Which part of the wave is shown at letter B?

• crest

• trough

• wavelength resting point

Answer explanation

At letter B, the wave shows the crest, which is the highest point of the wave above the resting point.

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Which part of the wave is shown at letter C?

• crest

• wavelength

• resting point

• amplitude

Answer explanation

The part of the wave shown at letter C is the amplitude.

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Which part of the wave is shown at letter D?

• trough

• resting point

• wavelength

• frequency

Answer explanation

The correct part of the wave shown at letter D is the resting point.

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Which part of the wave is shown at letter E?

• trough

• crest

• resting point

• amplitude

Answer explanation

The part of the wave shown at letter E is the trough, which is the lowest point of the wave.

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What does a wave carry?

• boats

• matter

• energy

• water

Answer explanation

A wave carries energy, not boats, matter, or water. Energy is transferred through the movement of a wave.

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When wavelength increases, what happens to the frequency?

• it increases

• it decreases

• it stays the same

Answer explanation

When wavelength increases, frequency decreases according to the inverse relationship described by the wave equation.

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Which wave has a greater frequency?

• wave B

• wave C

Answer explanation

Wave B has a greater frequency compared to wave C.

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Which wave has the most energy?

• top wave

• bottom wave

Answer explanation

The top wave has the most energy.

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