Properties of waves

Properties of waves

By Katrina Clary

Open Ended

What is the difference between mechanical waves and electromangetic waves?

Multiple Choice

Use your knowledge of waves and the graph shown to determine what the motion of the wave is doing. Pick the answer that best describes the motion of the wave.

• The frequency is increasing

• The frequency is decreasing

• The frequency doesn't change

• Not enough information to tell

Open Ended

Describe how matter and energy intact when waves are generated in a material. What does the material do?

Multiple Choice

What are the three ways waves can move?

• Transverse waves, longitudinal waves, surface waves

• x ray, gamma ray, radio waves

• water waves, sound waves, rope waves

• electromagnetic, mechanical, surface

Draw

Draw a transverse wave. Label a crest, trough, and wavelength.