Waves Review

What property of this wave is represented by the letter "A"

• amplitude
• crest
• trough
• wavelength

What property of the wave is represented by the letter "B"?

• amplitude
• crest
• trough
• wavelength

The number of wavelengths that pass a point each per second is:

• frequency
• period
• longitudinal 
• transverse wave 

The type of waves that require medium to pass:

• Mechanical Waves
• Electromagnetic Waves

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

• A
• B & D
• D
• C & G

In which material does sound travel the fastest?

• solid 

• liquid 

• gases

The phenomenon that occurs when a wave strikes an object and bounces off. (example echo)

• medium

• refraction

• reflection

• interference

When a wave bends as it passes through at an angle from one medium to another. (Row of people walking into the water)

• medium

• refraction

• reflection

• interference

When two or more waves overlap and the waves ADD to each other.

• Constructive Interference

• Destructive Interference

• Reflection

• Positive

Frequency is measured in...

• Joules
• Newtons
• Meters
• Hertz

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-1