Pre-Test Intro to Wavelengths

Waves transfer (a)  

• Matter
• Energy
• Particles
• Water

An ocean wave is an example of...

• a transverse mechanical wave

• a longitudinal mechanical wave

A wave whose particles move parallel to the direction the wave travels is a...

• transverse mechanical wave

• longitudinal mechanical wave

Which waves require a medium (matter) to travel?

• Radio waves

• Ocean waves

• Sound Waves

• X-Rays

• Visible Light

Which letter is represents the crest?

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E

Which letter is represents amplitude?

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E

Which points represent one wavelength? Select all that apply.

• E --> J

• D--> I

• B --> E

• A --> D

• A --> F

A wave with a high frequency has...

• a long wavelength

• a short wavelength

Waves with the highest energy have...

• short wavelength, high frequency, and large amplitude

• long wavelength, low frequency, and short amplitude

What does the arrow in the picture represent? (a)  

• amplitude
• wavelength
• frequency
• trough