Energy and Waves Quiz

What would happen to the pattern of a wave in a pond if a large rock was dropped into the water?

• There would be larger waves with more energy.

• The waves would be closer together.

• The waves would be smaller.

• There would be fewer waves with less energy.

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True or False? When wavelengths are short the amplitude of the wave is low.

• False

• True

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What kinds of matter can waves travel through?

• All types of matter, including space.

• Rocks

• Waves cannot travel through any matter.

• Water and Snow

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What kinds of energy travel through waves? Select all that apply.

• Light

• Sound

• Heat

• Electrical

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What do we call the highest point on a wave?

• Wave

• Trough

• Crest

• Amplitude

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What do we call the lowest point on a wave?

• Trough

• Crest

• Wave

• Amplitude

A wave that has shorter wavelengths will have what kind of energy and frequency?

• A wave with shorter wavelengths will have low energy and high frequency.

• A wave with shorter wavelengths will have high energy and high frequency.

• A wave with shorter wavelengths will have high energy and low frequency.

• A wave with shorter wavelengths will have low energy and low frequency.

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What does the amplitude of a wave mean?

• None of the above.

• How much energy a wave has.

• How loud the wave is.

• How fast a wave moves.

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