Waves on a String Quiz

What is the amplitude of a wave on a string?

• The number of crests passing a point in a minute

• The distance from trough to trough

• The distance from crest or trough to the rest position

• The distance from crest to crest

How can you make a wave with a large amplitude using a jump rope?

• Shake the rope using your whole arm

• Shake the rope very quickly

• Shake the rope very slowly

• Shake the rope using just your wrist

What is the wavelength of a wave on a string?

• The distance from crest to trough

• The distance between crests or troughs

• The height of the wave

• The number of waves in a minute

How can you make a wave with a short wavelength using a jump rope?

• Use a longer rope

• Use your whole arm

• Shake your hand very slowly

• Shake your hand very quickly

What is the frequency of a wave on a string?

• The speed of the wave

• The height of the wave

• The number of crests passing a point in a minute

• The distance between crests

What happens to the wavelength if you shake the rope slowly?

• The amplitude increases

• The frequency increases

• The wavelength becomes longer

• The wavelength becomes shorter

What is the rest position of a wave on a string?

• The distance between two crests

• The lowest point of the wave

• The highest point of the wave

• The position where the wave is at rest

How can you make a wave with a small amplitude using a jump rope?

• Shake the rope using just your wrist

• Shake the rope using your whole arm

• Shake the rope very slowly

• Use a longer rope

What is the distance between a wave’s crests or troughs called?

• Amplitude

• Frequency

• Wavelength

• Speed

What does shaking the rope with your whole arm create?

• Large waves with large amplitude

• Small waves with small amplitude

• Long waves with long wavelength

• Short waves with short wavelength