Waves

1. Which of the following is a transverse wave?

• A) Sound wave

• B) ultraviolet

• C) Seismic P-wave

• D) ultrasound wave

 2. What is the unit of frequency?

• A) Meters per second

• B) Hertz

• C) Seconds

• D) Joules

What happens to the wavelength of a wave if its frequency increases (assuming speed is constant)?

• A) It increases

• B) It decreases

• C) It stays the same

• D) It doubles

Sound waves can travel through a vacuum.

• True

• False

Light waves do not require a medium to travel through.

• True

• False

The amplitude of a wave is the distance from the wave’s crest to the trough.

• True

• False

The speed of a wave is calculated using the formula: v= ___ × ___.

A wave that vibrates parallel to the direction of energy transfer is called a __________ wave.

The time taken for one complete wave cycle is called the

What is the frequency of a wave with a period of 0.01 seconds?