Wave Properties Quiz

This illustration shows three different waves traveling through the same medium. How do the waves differ from one another?

• The waves travel at different speeds.

• The waves have different wavelengths.

• The waves carry different amounts of energy.

• The waves are a different distance from the source.

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This is a wave pattern diagram for two transverse waves. How do the waves compare?

• Both waves have the same frequency.

• Both waves have the same wavelength.

• Wave 1 has a longer wavelength than Wave 2.

• Wave 1 has a higher frequency than Wave 2.

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Wave energy which travels parallel to the disturbance in compression is known as a

• transverse wave

• electromagnetic wave

• longitudinal wave

• ocean wave

Look at this illustration of a wave. Which points on the wave are the trough and the crest?

• Point W is a trough; Point Y is a crest.

• Point Y is a trough; Point W is a crest.

• Point Y is a trough; Point X is a crest.

• Point W is a trough; Point Z is a crest.

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The illustration shows a transverse wave. Which bar measures the wavelength of the wave?

• bar W

• bar X

• bar Y

• bar Z

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How are light waves and sound waves similar?

• Both can travel through liquid water.

• Both move through air at the same speed.

• Both are capable of transferring mechanical energy.

• Both can travel through the vacuum of outer space.

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What type of wave is shown below?

• Longitudinal

• Transverse

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Which letter represents the TROUGH?

• a

• b

• c

• d

Which letter represents the AMPLITUDE?

• a

• b

• c

• d

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

• Waves
• Medium

• Wavelength

• Particles

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