Wave Quiz

The distance between two corresponding parts of a wave is the wave’s _______.

• wavelength

• amplitude

• speed

• frequency

As a wavelength decreases, the crests of the wave _______.

• get farther apart.

• get closer together.

• become shorter.

• become wider.

What is measured at point A in the diagram of a wave above?

• trough

• rarefaction

• compression

• wavelength

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What is measured at point B in the diagram of a wave above?

• wavelength

• rarefaction

• compression

• crest

What is measured at point A in the diagram of a wave above?

• trough

• crest

• amplitude

• compression

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A transverse wave is shown. Amplitude is measured by the distance between which points of the wave diagram?

• 1 and 5
• 1 and 2

• 2 and 4

• 3 and 4

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The diagram below shows two waves. Which statement best compares the waves?

• Wave 2 has a greater wavelength than 1.

• Wave 2 has a higher frequency than 1.

• Wave 1 has a greater amplitude than 2

• Wave 1 has taller crests than Wave 2.

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A disturbance that transfers energy from place to place is called a ________.

• vibration

• compression

• wave

• medium

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Which diagram best represents particle movement in a transverse wave?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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A water wave is an example of a ________ wave.

• longitudinal

• reflected

• transverse

• refracted