Review Wave Properties

​Wave Properties Review

Draw

Draw a transverse wave and label its parts.

Transverse waves

1. Crest

2. Wavelength

3. Amplitude

4. Trough

Multiple Choice

How many waves in one second?

• 10

• 9

• 8

• 7

Multiple Choice

When amplitude doubles, what happens to the energy?

• goes up by 4

• goes up by 2

• stays the same

Multiple Choice

Wave A and B are the same kind of wave. If wave A has 40 J of energy how much energy will wave B have? (Hint when Amplitude doubles, Energy quadruples)

• 120 J

• 80 J

• 160 J

• 220 J

Open Ended

What can sound waves travel through?