Waves Review

How often a wave occurs is the wave's __________________

• crest
• frequency
• wavelength
• resting point

The distance between 2 corresponding parts of a wave  (example- crest to crest) is its _____________________

• trough
• frequency
• amplitude
• wavelength

The frequency of a wave is measured in __________________. 

• inches
• hertz
• periods
• eras

What are the highest parts of a transverse wave called?

• amplitude
• trough
• resting point
• crest

What number represents the wavelength?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

What number represents the amplitude?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

Which color has the longest wavelength?

• Yellow

• Red

• Green

• Purple

Which wave in the diagram has the greatest frequency?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

wave velocity = frequency x wavelength.

The velocity of a wave on a rope is 0.50 m/s and its wavelength is 0.1 m. What is the wave's frequency?

• 50 cm/s
• 5 Hz
• 10 cm

why can't sound travel through a vacuum?

• there is no matter in a vacuum
• the wavelength is too long
• the amplitude is too high
• a vacuum is too hot