Oscillations/Wave Quiz Review

What part of the wave is shown at letter A?

• crest
• trough
• wavelength
• frequency

Which part of the wave is shown at letter B?

• crest
• trough
• wavelength resting point

Which part of the wave is shown at letter C?

• crest
• wavelength
• resting point
• amplitude

Which part of the wave is shown at letter D?

• trough

• equilibrium

• wavelength

• frequency

Which part of the wave is shown at letter E?

• trough
• crest
• resting point
• amplitude

What does a wave carry?

• boats
• matter
• energy
• water

When wavelength increases, what happens to the frequency?

• it increases
• it decreases
• it stays the same

What is the speed of a wave that has a wavelength of 2 and a frequency of 2.5?

• 2.5 m/s
• 5 m/s
• 4.5 m/s
• 6 m/s

Which wave has a longer wavelength?

• wave C
• wave D

What types of waves carry energy at a right angle or perpendicular to the direction of the energy flow?

• Longitudinal waves
• Transverse waves
• Sound waves
• P-waves