Waves Quiz

What is the highest point of a wave?

• Crest

• Wavelength

• Amplitude

• Trough

Which type of wave is sound?

• Electromagnetic

• Mechanical

• Transverse

• Longitudinal

Through which medium do sounds travel the fastest?

• Vacuum

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

Can sound travel through space?

• Yes, it can

• No, it can't

• It depends

• Not sure

What type of wave is light?

• Longitudinal

• Transverse

• Mechanical

• Electromagnetic

What type of light can pass through most materials?

• Ultraviolet

• X-ray

• Infrared

• Visible

The top of the wave is called?

• the crest

• trough

• amplitude

• wavelength

The distance between each crest is called?

• the crest

• trough

• amplitude

• wavelength

The distance from the midpoint to the crest is called?

• the crest

• trough

• amplitude

• wavelength

The bottom of the wave below the midpoint is called?

• the crest

• trough

• amplitude

• wavelength