Waves Test 6th grade

Front

What happens to sound waves when they encounter a smooth surface?

Back

Sound waves can reflect and pass through the surface.

Front

What is the highest point of a wave called?

Back

Crest

Front

What type of wave is characterized by particle movement parallel to the direction of wave travel?

Back

Longitudinal wave.

Front

What is the term for the total number of waves produced in one second?

Back

Frequency.

Front

How do electromagnetic waves differ from mechanical waves?

Back

Electromagnetic waves can travel through the vacuum of space (without particles).

Front

What is the lowest point of a wave called?

Back

Trough.

Front

What is the distance between two consecutive crests of a wave called?

Back

Wavelength.

Front

What is the measure of the height of a wave from its rest position?

Back

Amplitude.

Front

What type of wave requires a medium to travel through?

Back

Mechanical wave.

Front

What is the speed of sound in air at room temperature?

Back

Approximately 343 meters per second.