Understanding Waves

What is the highest point on a wave called?

• Crest

• Baseline

• Amplitude

• Trough

Which type of wave causes a disturbance in the direction of travel?

• Transverse wave

• Longitudinal wave

• Electromagnetic wave

• Radio wave

What is an example of a transverse wave?

• Sound wave

• Water wave

• Light wave

• Seismic wave

How is frequency measured?

• In meters

• In seconds

• In Hertz

• In decibels

What happens to the frequency when the wavelength decreases?

• Frequency decreases

• Frequency increases

• Frequency remains constant

• Frequency doubles

In FM radio waves, what remains constant?

• Frequency

• Speed

• Amplitude

• Wavelength

What is adjusted in AM radio waves?

• Frequency

• Amplitude

• Wavelength

• Speed

What happens to the wavelength when the frequency is increased in a wave simulation?

• Wavelength doubles

• Wavelength remains constant

• Wavelength decreases

• Wavelength increases

What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

• Unrelated

• Directly proportional

• Inversely proportional

• Exponentially proportional

What tool is used to demonstrate wave properties in the video?

• A physical wave tank

• A computer simulation

• A mathematical model

• A video recording