Wave Properties Quiz

What is the speed of a sound wave that has a frequency of 250 hertz and a wavelength of 8 meters? 

• 31 m/s
• 250 m/s
• 2000 m/s
• 5280 m/s

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Which is the correct equation for calculating the speed of a wave?

• T = 1/f
• Speed= Wavelength x Period
• Speed = Wavelength/Frequency
• Speed= Wavelength x Frequency

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If a wave's frequency is 80 Hz and its speed is 240 m/s, what is its wavelength?

• 3 meters

• 320 meters

• 30 meters

• 2 meters

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A wave travels at 200 m/s and has a frequency of 25 Hz. What is its wavelength?

• 4 meters

• 8 meters

• 10 meters

• 5 meters

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If a wave has a wavelength of 4 meters and travels at a speed of 160 m/s, what is its frequency?

• 40 Hz

• 64 Hz

• 400 Hz

• 20 Hz

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What is the amplitude of the wave?

• 0.5 cm

• 1 cm

• 2.5 cm

• 9.5 cm

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Which wave has the greatest amplitude?

• The blue wave
• The red wave

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What is the term for the highest point of a wave?

• Trough

• Crest

• Node

• Antinode

What type of wave requires a medium to travel through?

• Electromagnetic wave

• Sound wave

• Light wave

• All of the above

Which of the following is a longitudinal wave?

• Light wave

• Sound wave

• Water wave

• Radio wave