Physics AQA Waves

A wave where the particles oscillate parallel to the direction of energy transfer is called a ___________ wave.

• parallel

• perpendicular

• transverse

• longitudinal

Which of these words describes the point of maximum displacement from the equilibrium position of a wave?

• wavelength

• frequency

• amplitude

• focal point

A frequency of 50 MHz is the same as _________?

• 50 Hz

• 50, 000 Hz

• 50, 000, 000 Hz

• 50, 000, 000, 000 Hz

What property of this wave is represented by the letter "A"

• amplitude

• crest

• trough

• wavelength

What property of the wave is represented by the letter "B"?

• amplitude
• crest
• trough
• wavelength

The number of wavelengths that pass a point each per second is:

• frequency
• period
• longitudinal 
• transverse wave 

When the frequency of a wave increases, what happens to the wavelength?

• The wavelength is not directly affected by the frequency of a wave.
• The wavelength increases.
• The wavelength decreases.
• More specific information is needed to form a conclusion about the wavelength.

Which of the following can sound travel through?

• solid

• liquid

• gas

• all of the above

In which material does sound travel fastest?

• solid

• liquid

• gases

What is transferred by a wave?

• energy

• matter

• particles

• mass