Physical Science Waves

Waves are a transfer of what?

• Heat

• Light

• Energy

• Food

What is the number of complete waves passing a fixed point in a given amount of time?

• Amplitude

• Intensity

• Wavelength

• Frequency

What kind of wave is pictured below?

• compressional wave

• transverse wave

• sound wave

• mechanical wave

What property of this wave is represented by the letter "A"

• amplitude

• crest

• trough

• wavelength

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

• amplitude

• crest

• trough

• wavelength

Which wave in the diagram has the greatest frequency?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which wave in the diagram has the greatest wavelength?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

The highest point on a wave is:

• the crest

• the trough

• the top

• the coast 

The lowest point on a wave is the:

• Amplitude

• Crest

• Trough

• Wavelength

What types of waves carry energy at a right angle or perpendicular to the direction of the energy flow?

• Longitudinal waves

• Transverse waves

• Sound waves

• P-waves