Properties of Waves Live Lesson

Multiple Choice

How do waves play a role in our everyday lives, such as in light, sound, or energy?

• Waves are only found in the ocean.

• Waves are important for communication, vision, and sound.

• Waves have no impact on daily life.

• Waves only exist in science experiments.

Open Ended

How do matter and energy interact when waves are generated?

Open Ended

What is the definition of energy?

Open Ended

What is the energy source in each picture?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of mechanical waves?

• Ocean waves traveling through water

• Sound waves traveling through air

• Light waves traveling through space

• A wave traveling along a rope

Multiple Choice

What type of waves have the highest energy?

• Gamma rays

• Radio waves

• Microwaves

• Visible light

Open Ended

Explain the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves, and give an example of each.

Multiple Choice

Which term describes the point on a transverse wave where the displacement of the medium is at a maximum?

• Crest

• Trough

• Rest position

• Amplitude

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements correctly describe amplitude in a transverse wave?

• It is the vertical distance from the rest position to a crest.

• It is the vertical distance from the rest position to a trough.

• It is the total height from crest to trough.

• It is the horizontal distance between two crests.

Open Ended

Explain how the direction of the medium and the direction of the wave relate to each other in a longitudinal wave.

Multiple Choice

In a longitudinal wave, what is the region called where particles are spread out?

• Rarefaction

• Compression

• Crest

• Trough

Open Ended

Describe the particle motion of a longitudinal wave. Which type of medium (state of matter) do you think would best carry them?

Multiple Choice

What is the distance between two corresponding parts of a wave called?

• Wavelength

• Amplitude

• Frequency

• Speed

Open Ended

Use your knowledge of waves and the graph shown to determine the frequency of Wave C. What does it tell you about the speed of the wave?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following formulas correctly relates speed, wavelength, and frequency of a wave?

• Speed = Wavelength x Frequency

• Speed = Frequency / Wavelength

• Speed = Wavelength / Frequency

• Speed = Frequency x Amplitude

Multiple Choice

A wave on a lake has a wavelength of 0.5 m and a frequency of 2 Hz. What is the speed of the wave?

• 1 m/s

• 0.25 m/s

• 2.5 m/s

• 4 m/s

Open Ended

Explain why foam is a good material choice for exercise, yoga, stunt, and gymnastics mats.

Open Ended

Distinguish between the two main types of mechanical waves.

Open Ended

Describe how matter and energy interact when waves are generated.

Multiple Choice

What are the two main types of mechanical waves?

• Transverse and longitudinal waves

• Sound and light waves

• Radio and microwaves

• Visible and ultraviolet waves

Open Ended

After learning about the properties of waves, what is one real-world example where understanding wave properties could be useful?