Wave Quiz

The distance between two corresponding parts of a wave is the wave’s _______.

• wavelength

• amplitude

• speed

• frequency

As a wavelength decreases, the crests of the wave _______.

• get farther apart.

• get closer together.

• become shorter.

• become wider.

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What is measured at point A in the diagram of a wave above?

• trough

• rarefaction

• compression

• wavelength

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What is measured at point B in the diagram of a wave above?

• wavelength

• rarefaction

• compression

• crest

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What type of wave is this? (a)  

• mechanical

• electromagnetic

• microwave

• infrared light wave

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What is measured at point A in the diagram of a wave above?

• trough

• crest

• amplitude

• compression

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A disturbance that transfers energy from place to place is called a ________.

• vibration

• compression

• wave

• medium

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Which diagram best represents particle movement in a transverse wave?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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In a ________ wave, matter in the medium moves at right angles to the direction the wave travels.

• longitudinal

• reflected

• refracted

• transverse

Which wave has the greatest amplitude?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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