Waves Quiz

A radio station transmits to a receiving antenna. The radio wave sent is a

• Transverse Wave

• Longitudinal Wave

• Sound Wave

• Compression Wave

A stretched spring attached to two fixed points is compressed on one end and released as shown in the image. The resulting wave travels back and forth between the two fixed ends of the spring until it comes to a stop. This mechanical wave is an example of a

• Transverse Wave

• Longitudinal Wave

• Refracted Wave

• Reflection

Sound waves cannot carry energy through

• water

• air

• space

• a mirror

Where does visible light fall on the electromagnetic spectrum?

• between x-rays and gamma rays

• between infrared and ultraviolet

• between microwaves and infrared

In a vacuum, radio waves, visible light waves, and x-rays all have the same

• wavelength

• speed

• frequency

The two waves in the images 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.

Distance Z is a measure of

• amplitude

• frequency

• wavelength

• wave speed

Through which medium does sound travel fastest?

• gas

• liquid

• solid

• vacuum

What type of wave is represented here?

• Transverse Wave

• Compression Wave

• Sound Wave

• Deep Wave

• Tsunami

Which letter represents the wavelength?

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E