Waves Quiz Practice

Sound is an example of which type of wave?

• Transverse

• Longitudinal

• Both

• Neither

The two waves above are traveling at the same speed. Which statement best describes the difference between the waves?

• Wave A has a higher frequency than wave B.

• Wave A has a lower frequency than wave B.

• Wave A has a higher amplitude than wave B.

• Wave A has a lower amplitude than wave B.

High frequency waves have _________ wavelength.

• varying

• high

• the same

• low

Waves can move ______________, but not ___________________?

• Mass, Energy

• Energy, Matter

• Matter, Energy

• Space, Matter

What is the wave pictured above?

• Compressional Wave

• Transverse Wave

• Longitudinal Wave

• Beach Wave

The bending of waves caused by a change in its speed as it moves from one medium to another is called what?

• Refraction

• Reflection

• Compression

• Diffraction

What type of wave moves by pushing together and spreading apart in a parallel direction to the way the wave travels?

• longitudinal

• transverse

• ocean 

• radio 

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

• amplitude

• crest

• trough

• wavelength

Waves that require a medium are called 

• mechanical waves

• transverse waves

• light waves

• gamma rays

What can electromagnetic waves travel through?

• mediums

• empty space

• solely solids

• both mediums and empty space