Physical Science Waves

Waves are a transfer of what?

• Heat
• Light
• Energy
• Food

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

• Amplitude

• Intensity

• Wavelength

• Frequency

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What kind of wave is pictured below?

• compressional wave

• transverse wave

• sound wave

• mechanical wave

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

• amplitude
• crest
• trough
• wavelength

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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 in the diagram has the greatest frequency?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

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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