Basic Wave Properties

If a wave has a frequency of 2 cycles per second and its wavelength is 5 meters, the wave speed is

• 2.5 meters per second

• 2.5 meters

• 10 meters per second

• 10 meters

Which letter identifies the wavelength?

• F
• G
• H
• J

A wave is a repeating disturbance or _______________________ that transfers or moves energy from place to place

• Vibration

• Medium

• Amplitude

• Frequency

Frequency is...

• .. the number of waves per second and measured in metres.

• the number of waves per second and measured in Volts...

• .. the number of waves per second and measured in hertz, Hz.

• .. the number of waves per minute and measured in hertz, Hz.

Which wave in the diagram has the greatest wavelength?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

Which type of wave vibrates up and down perpendicular to the motion the energy travels.

• Transverse

• Longitudinal/Compressional

If a firework explodes a block away, you will hear the sound __________ you see the light.

• before

• after

What do all waves transfer?

• Light
• Sound
• Heat
• Energy

What type of wave is this?

• Longitudinal
• Transverse

Frequency is

• Amount of time it takes for one wavelength
• How many wavelengths are completed in one second
• Distance between two crests or two troughs
• Amount of energy in a wave