Describing Waves 1

What do waves transfer?

• Energy but not matter
• Energy and matter
• Matter but not energy

Which label shows a crest/peak?

• E
• A
• B
• C
• D

Which label shows a a centre of compression?

• C
• A
• B
• D
• E

Which label shows a wavelength?

• A
• B
• C
• D
• E

Which label shows the wave amplitude?

• D
• A
• B
• C
• E

Which label shows a trough?

• F
• A
• B
• C
• D

Which label shows a centre of rarefaction?

• B
• A
• C
• D
• E

What kind of wave is sound?

• Longitudinal
• Transverse
• Helical

What kind of wave is light?

• Longitudinal
• Transverse
• Helical

What is the name of the distance from peak to peak of a wave?

• Wavelength
• Amplitude
• Frequency