Properties of Waves Review

The lowest point of a transverse wave is called what?

• rarefaction

• crest

• trough

• compression

Which statement best describes the relationship between the frequency and the wavelength of waves?

• As frequency increases, wavelength gets longer.

• As frequency increases, wavelength gets shorter.

• As wavelength decreases, frequency remains the same.

• As wavelength changes, there is no change in frequency.

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-1

Which is the measurement of the energy of a wave from its resting point to the highest point?

• frequency

• amplitude

• trough

• wavelength

Transverse waves consist of crests and troughs. Which are found in longitudinal waves?

• reflections and echoes

• dopplers and diffractions

• amplitudes and frequencies

• compressions and rarefactions

Which property of a sound wave causes its loudness?

• wave period

• wave speed

• amplitude

• frequency

Which is the highest point on a wave?

• medium

• trough

• crest

• wavelength

Which letter represents wavelength?

• A
• B
• C
• D

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-1

Which letter represents the wave crest?

• A
• B
• C
• D

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-1

Which letter represents the wave trough?

• A
• B
• C
• D

Which letter represents amplitude?

• A
• B
• C
• D