Chapter 1 Transverse Waves Quiz

What kind of wave is pictured below?

• compressional wave
• transverse wave
• sound wave
• mechanical wave

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The matter (solid, liquid, or gas) through which waves can travel

• Medium
• Object
• Transverse Wave
• Wavelength

What is transferred in waves?

• Energy

• Objects

• Magic

• Light

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Which one is an example of a transverse wave

• Punching a bag

• Loud Music

• Sneezing

• Water Waves

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Which vocabulary term is used to identify the distance between points C & G?

• Amplitude
• Crest
• Frequency
• Wavelength

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What is the the top of the wave called

• trough

• crest

• amplitude

• wavelength

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Which letter represents the trough?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which wave in the diagram has the greatest wavelength?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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Amplitude is the distance between

• the crest and the trough

• each wave

• the middle point of a wave and the clouds

• the crest or trough and the middle point of the wave

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Which transverse wave has the highest frequency?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4