Types of Waves Test

Front

Which letter(s) represent the crest of the wave? Options: A, B & D, B & F, F

Back

B & F

Front

Which letter(s) represent the trough of the wave? Options: A, B & D, D, C & G

Back

D

Front

A wave transfers: matter, water, energy, particles

Back

energy

Front

What is the source that causes a wave to start? Options: the moon, vibration, splash, motion

Back

vibration

Front

A wave that moves the medium parallel to the direction of the energy is a:

Back

longitudinal

Front

When the particles of a medium are vibrating perpendicular to the direction of the wave, this is a __________wave.

Back

transverse

Front

the highest point of a transverse wave

Back

crest

Front

the lowest point of a transverse wave

Back

trough

Front

Which wave is pictured? Options: Transverse, Longitudinal, Both, Neither

Back

Transverse

Front

Which wave is pictured? Options: Transverse, Longitudinal, Both, Neither

Back

Longitudinal