Waves Test

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

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

Which feature of a wave increases as wavelength decreases (assuming wave speed stays the same)?

• Amplitude

• Compression

• Equilibrium

• Frequency

What is part B?

• Crest

• Trough

• Rarefaction

• Compression

• Reflection

What is part C?

• Crest

• Trough

• Rarefaction

• Compression

• Wavelength