Review for Waves 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 is the number of complete waves passing a fixed point in a given amount of time?

• Amplitude

• Intensity

• Wavelength

• Frequency

Which type of waves have the longest wavelength?

• Visible light

• Radio waves

• X-rays

• Gamma-Rays

Shorter wave lengths can carry more energy. Which of these probably carries the MOST energy:

• Infrared light

• Visible light

• X-rays

• UV light

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

Which transverse wave has the highest frequency?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

The matter (solid, liquid, or gas) through which waves can travel

• Medium
• Object
• Transverse Wave
• Wavelength