WAVE quiz

What do all waves transfer?

• Matter

• Heat

• Electricity

• Energy

Which of the following can waves transfer energy through?

• solid

• liquid

• gas

• empty space

• all of the above

What are the two types of waves?

• longitudinal and transverse

• sound and light

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

• Amplitude

• Intensity

• Wavelength

• Frequency

What is the frequency of this wave? You must count the number of complete waves.

• 1 Hz

• 5 Hz

• 10 Hz

What is frequency measured in?

• Milliseconds

• Miles

• Hertz

• Kilograms

What is the distance between the calm sea and the highest wave called?

• Wave

• Frequency

• Amplitude

• Magnitude

What does #1 represent?

• Period

• Frequency

• Wavelength

• Amplitude

What does #2 represent?

• Period

• Frequency

• Wavelength

• Amplitude

Waves move ___ through vibrations

• Energy
• Matter
• Mass
• Weight