EOQ 2 Review: Waves, Energy, and Circuits

In a longitudinal wave, which describes the particles that are spread apart?

• Crest

• Trough

• Compression

• Rarefaction

In a transverse wave, what is the top point of the wave called?

• Crest

• Trough

• Compression

• Rarefaction

Which of the following is included within a transverse wave?

• Crest and Trough

• Amplitude

• Wavelength

• All of the above

In a longitudinal wave, which describes the particles that are pushed/crowded together?

• Crest

• Trough

• Compression

• Rarefaction

Which term describes the vertical measurement from either the top or bottom part of a wave to the resting position?

• Amplitude

• Wavelength

• Crest

• Trough

What is the unit for speed and velocity?

• m

• s

• m/s

• m/s²

Which of the following is the horizontal measurement from one point on a wave to an identical point on a wave?

• Amplitude

• Wavelength

• Crest

• Trough

What is the equation for frequency within a wave?

• wavelength divided by wave speed

• wave speed multiplied by wavelength

• wave speed divided by wavelength

• wavelength plus wave speed

What is the wavelength of a wave that has a frequency of 6 Hz and a wave speed of 21 m/s?

• 3.5 m

• 0.29 m

• 27 m

• 126 m

What is the frequency of a wave if the wave speed is 38 cm/s and a wavelength of 4 cm?

• 152 Hz

• 9.5 Hz

• 42 Hz

• 0.11 Hz