form 5 waves

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a wave that you encounter in everyday life?

• Sound from a speaker

• A moving car

• A falling apple

• A burning candle

Open Ended

Why do you think understanding the properties of waves is important in our daily lives?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes wave motion?

• The transfer of energy from one point to another without actual movement of matter.

• The movement of matter from one point to another.

• The transfer of heat from one point to another.

• The transfer of particles from one point to another.

Multiple Select

Select all the terms that are properties of wave motion.

• Amplitude

• Wavelength

• Frequency

• Density

Open Ended

Define the following terms as used in wave motion: amplitude, wavelength, frequency, time period, and wave front.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about amplitude is correct?

• Amplitude is the maximum or minimum displacement from the undisturbed position.

• Amplitude is the distance between two crests.

• Amplitude is the number of waves passing a point per second.

• Amplitude is the distance from one trough to the next trough.

Open Ended

Based on the diagrams and definitions provided, explain how amplitude and wavelength are different properties of a wave.

Fill in the Blanks

The symbol for wavelength is

and it is measured in metres (m).

Multiple Choice

If the red graph in the frequency chart shows 2 cycles per second and the grey graph shows 1 cycle per second, what is the frequency of each wave in Hertz (Hz)?

• Red: 2 Hz, Grey: 1 Hz

• Red: 1 Hz, Grey: 2 Hz

• Red: 2 Hz, Grey: 2 Hz

• Red: 1 Hz, Grey: 1 Hz

Fill in the Blanks

The number of waves passing a point in a second is called

.

Open Ended

Explain the difference between frequency and time period of a wave, and how they are related.

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about wavefronts is/are correct?

• Wavefronts represent single waves when viewed from above.

• The arrow shows the direction the wave is moving.

• The space between wavefronts represents amplitude.

• When wavefronts are close together, it represents a wave with a long wavelength.

Multiple Select

Select all the correct statements about wavefronts:

• Wavefronts represent single waves when viewed from above.

• The space between wavefronts represents the wavelength.

• The arrow shows the direction the wave is moving.

• Wavefronts are always curved.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a property of waves discussed in this lesson?

• Frequency

• Amplitude

• Velocity

• Density

Open Ended

What are some key properties of waves that you learned about in this lesson?

Multiple Choice

What do waves transfer?

• Energy

• Matter

• Both energy and matter

• Neither energy nor matter