Sound -Wave Properties Quiz

What is a transverse wave? Give an example.

• A wave where the particles move in the same direction as the wave, such as sound waves

• A wave where the particles move in a circular motion, such as in a whirlpool

• A wave where the particles move perpendicular to the direction of the wave, such as light waves

• A wave where the particles do not move at all, such as in a vacuum

What is a compressional (longitudinal) wave? Give an example.

• A wave where the particles move in a circular motion, such as in a whirlpool

• A wave where the particles move perpendicular to the direction of the wave, such as light waves

• A wave where the particles move in the same direction as the wave, such as sound waves

• A wave where the particles do not move at all, such as in a vacuum

What does the following symbol represent (λ)?

• Frequency

• Amplitude

• Wavelength

• Speed of sound

How are frequency and wavelength related?

• They are directly proportional; as frequency increases, wavelength increases

• They are inversely proportional; as frequency increases, wavelength decreases

• They are unrelated; frequency does not affect wavelength

• They are the same thing; frequency is another term for wavelength

What causes sound?

• Light waves in the air

• Vibrations in the air from voices or objects

• Movement of water particles

• Electrical impulses in the air

What are sound waves produced by?

• Chemical reactions

• Vibrations from an object colliding with air molecules

• Electrical impulses

• Light energy

What type of waves are sound waves?

• Transverse waves

• Compressional waves

• Electromagnetic waves

• Gravitational waves

Can sound waves travel through empty space?

• Yes, they can travel through any space

• No, they cannot travel through empty space

• Yes, but only at certain frequencies

• No, they can only travel through solid objects

Aside from air, through which other medium can sound waves travel?

• Vacuum

• Water

• Light

• Heat

If a person screams in empty space, do they make a sound?

• Yes, because sound is produced by the act of screaming

• No, because there are no molecules to transmit the sound

• Yes, but it cannot be heard by humans

• No, because sound can only be made on Earth