Wave Properties Quiz

What is the distance between successive crests of a wave called?

• Wave phase

• Wavelength

• Wave intensity

• Wave modulation

Which of the following properties of a wave is related to pitch in sound waves?

• Wavelength

• Frequency

• Amplitude

• Speed

In the wave-particle duality concept, what is light sometimes described as?

• Only a wave

• Only a particle

• Both a wave and a particle

The photoelectric effect is the emission of:

• Sound waves from a source

• Light waves from a bulb

• Photons from a metal surface

• Diffraction patterns on a screen

What phenomenon occurs when a wave encounters an obstacle or a slit and bends around it?

• Reflection

• Refraction

• Diffraction

• Interference

Which type of waves are commonly used in microwave ovens for heating food?

• Ultraviolet waves

• Infrared waves

• Radio waves

• X-rays

What technology relies on the diffraction of waves to operate?

• X-ray imaging

• Wi-Fi communication

• Laser printing

• GPS navigation

How does increasing the frequency of a wave affect its energy?

• Energy decreases

• Energy remains the same

• Energy increases

• Energy becomes negative

What is the main concept behind the functionality of a microwave oven?

• Electromagnetic radiation

• Nuclear fission

• Chemical reactions

• Mechanical vibrations

What property of sound waves is primarily responsible for loudness?

• Wavelength

• Frequency

• Amplitude

• Velocity