Wave Properties Quiz

What does Figure 1 depict?

• Transverse wave

• Longitudinal wave

• Surface wave

• Electromagnetic wave

What do the labels A and B in Figure 1 most likely represent?

• A - Amplitude, B - Wavelength

• A - Rarefaction, B - Compression

• A - Frequency, B - Reflection

• A - Reflection, B - Frequency

What is the frequency of the wave shown in Figure 1, as mentioned in the document?

• 3.0 kHz

• 4.0 kHz

• 5.0 kHz

• 6.0 kHz

What is the unit used to measure the period of a wave?

• Hertz (Hz)

• Seconds (s)

• Newton (N)

• Joule (J)

What type of waves are sound waves?

• Transverse

• Longitudinal

• Surface

• Electromagnetic

According to Figure 2, what is the approximate speed of sound at a temperature of 30°C?

• 340 m/s

• 335 m/s

• 350 m/s

• 345 m/s

How does the speed of sound change as the temperature of the air increases, based on Figure 2?

• It decreases

• It remains constant

• It increases

• It fluctuates

What equation links frequency (f), wavelength (λ), and wave speed (v)?

• v = f / λ

• v = f × λ

• λ = f / v

• λ = v / f

A sound wave with a frequency of 300 Hz travels through air at a temperature of 28.0 °C. If you were to calculate the wavelength of this sound wave, which additional information would you need?

• The humidity of the air

• The air pressure

• The speed of sound in air at that temperature

• The altitude at which the sound is traveling

What is the distance of the London Marathon as mentioned in the learning material?

• 42,000 meters

• 26,000 meters

• 30,000 meters

• 50,000 meters