5.1 Nature & Properties of Waves

Multiple Choice

Which letter(s) represent the crest of the wave?

• A
• B & D
• B & F
• F

Multiple Choice

Which letter(s) represent the trough of the wave?

• A
• B & D
• D
• C & G

Multiple Choice

The image above shows a student using a Slinky to create a wave. The slinky is stretched at one end and the resulting wave travels back and forth. This is an example of a...

• Superposition Wave
• Refracted Wave
• Longitudinal Wave
• Transverse Wave

Multiple Choice

Imagine one end of a rope is tied to a door handle. The other end is caused to vibrate vertically(up & down). The wave that travels along the rope is an example of a(n)...

• Electromagnetic Wave
• Microwave
• Transverse Wave
• Longitudinal Wave

Multiple Choice

Which wave is pictured?

• Transverse
• Longitudinal
• Both
• Neither

Multiple Choice

What are the parts of a transverse wave?

• Compressions and rarefactions
• Crests and troughs
• Compressions and crests
• Rarefactions and troughs

Multiple Choice

What are the parts of a longitudinal wave?

• Compressions and rarefactions
• Crests and troughs
• Compressions and crests
• Rarefactions and troughs

Multiple Choice

Which wave travels parallel in relation to a medium?

• Transverse
• Longitudinal
• Both
• Neither

Multiple Choice

Which wave travels perpendicular in relation to a medium?

• Transverse
• Longitudinal
• Both
• Neither

Multiple Choice

Sound is an example of which type of wave?

• Transverse
• Longitudinal
• Both
• Neither