properties of waves

Which 2 types of waves require a medium to travel?

• Electromagnetic

• Mechanical

• Light

• Sound

Which image represents a transverse wave?

• A

• B

What is represented by B?

• Compression

• Transversal

• Amplitude

• Rarefaction

Which wave in the diagram has the greatest frequency?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

Changing the amplitude of a wave has what effect on the wave’s wavelength?

• It causes the wavelength to decrease.

• It causes the wavelength to increase.

• It has no effect on the wavelength.

• It causes the wavelength to change in an unpredictable way.

7. Which wave carries greater energy?

• Wavelength C

• Wavelength D

1. Which waveform has a greater amplitude?

• Waveform A

• Waveform B

Which image represents a longitudinal wave?

• A

• B

Which wave has the largest frequency?

• A
• B
• C
• None (same frequency)

What type of wave is pictured?

• Transverse wave

• Longitudinal wave

• Wave, what wave?

• Slinky wave