Waves Quiz

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.

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

• amplitude

• crest

• trough

• wavelength

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Which wave has the longest wave length?

• top wave

• bottom wave

What number represents the wavelength?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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As the frequency of a wave increases, the __________________ decreases.

• amplitude

• resting point

• wavelength

• crest

Which of the following can sound travel through?

• solid
• liquid
• gas
• all of the above

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Electromagnetic waves include the following except

• radio waves

• X-rays

• ocean waves

• microwaves

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All waves carry

• energy
• light 
• matter
• particles

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What is the top of a wave?

• trough

• crest

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What is the distance between crests?

• amplitude

• wavelength