WMS Waves Quiz

What is a wave?

• A wave is a type of sound.

• A wave is a form of light.

• A wave is a type of particle.

• A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy through a medium or space without transferring matter.

What are the two main types of waves?

• transverse waves and longitudinal waves

• sound waves and electromagnetic waves

• mechanical waves and electromagnetic waves

• surface waves and seismic waves

What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?

• Transverse waves move in a straight line, while longitudinal waves move in a curved path.

• Transverse waves can only travel through solids, while longitudinal waves can travel through solids, liquids, and gases.

• Transverse waves have a higher frequency than longitudinal waves.

• Transverse waves move perpendicular to the direction of the wave, while longitudinal waves move parallel to the direction of the wave.

Give an example of a transverse wave.

• electromagnetic wave

• sound wave

• longitudinal wave

• wave on a string

Give an example of a longitudinal wave.

• Water waves

• Electromagnetic waves

• Sound waves

• Gravity waves

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What is the wavelength of a wave?

• The wavelength of a wave is the speed at which the wave travels.

• The wavelength of a wave is the distance between two consecutive points in a wave that are in phase.

• The wavelength of a wave is the amplitude of the wave.

• The wavelength of a wave is the time it takes for one complete wave cycle.

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What is the amplitude of a wave?

• The speed of the wave.

• The wavelength of the wave.

• Maximum displacement or distance from the equilibrium position

• The frequency of the wave.

What is the frequency of a wave?

• Amplitude of the wave.

• Speed of the wave.

• Wavelength of the wave.

• Number of complete cycles of the wave that occur in one second.

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What is the speed of a wave?

• Frequency of oscillation.

• Amplitude of the wave.

• Wavelength of the wave.

• Distance traveled per unit time

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How does the frequency of a wave affect its wavelength?

• The frequency of a wave affects its wavelength by causing it to double.

• The frequency of a wave affects its wavelength by being inversely proportional.

• The frequency of a wave affects its wavelength by being directly proportional.

• The frequency of a wave has no effect on its wavelength.

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