2024-25 Waves Test Review

Front

Sound waves must travel through ___________________.

Back

a medium

Front

Which wave has a greater frequency? A or B?

Back

Wave A has a greater frequency.

Front

What does pitch depend on?

Back

Pitch depends on frequency.

Front

What does a greater amplitude in a wave indicate?

Back

The wave carries more energy.

Front

What does a wave carry from place to place?

Back

A wave carries energy.

Front

Define a wave.

Back

A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another.

Front

What are the two main types of waves?

Back

Mechanical waves and electromagnetic waves.

Front

What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?

Back

Transverse waves oscillate perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer, while longitudinal waves oscillate parallel to the direction of energy transfer.

Front

What is frequency?

Back

Frequency is the number of waves that pass a point in one second, measured in Hertz (Hz).

Front

What is wavelength?

Back

Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave.