Waves Quiz Review

Which wave has the highest frequency?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which of the following has the highest amplitude? 

• Wave A

• Wave B

• Wave C

• Wave D

In the below diagram, at which point shows the disturbance? 

• R

• S

• T

• V

Energy that is transferred through a medium is called a wave. 

• True

• False

the diagram shows two waves ("A" and "B") moving to the right along a uniform jump rope.  Compared to wave "A", wave "B" has 

• More energy

• Less energy

• Same amount of energy

Which characteristic of a wave always changes as a wave travels across a boundary between air and water? 

• Frequency

• Amplitude

• Speed

• Direction of energy

In order for John to hear Jill, each air molecule in Jill's mouth must travel from Jill's mouth into John's ears.  

• True

• False

A matter wave does not need a medium for the wave to travel through.

• True

• False

5 is called the

• crest

• trough

• amplitude

• wavelength

2 is called the

• crest

• frequency

• trough