Wave Properties

What is wavelength in relation to a wave?

• Distance between two consecutive points in a wave that are in phase with each other.

• The speed of the wave

• The height of the wave

• The amplitude of the wave

Define amplitude of a wave.

• The frequency of the wave

• The wavelength of the wave

• The maximum displacement or distance moved by a point on a vibrating body or wave measured from its equilibrium position.

• The speed of the wave

How is frequency of a wave measured?

• In meters

• In hertz (Hz)

• In degrees

• In kilograms

What is the speed of a wave?

• speed = wavelength x frequency

• speed = amplitude x frequency

• speed = frequency / wavelength

• speed = wavelength + frequency

Explain the relationship between wavelength and frequency.

• Wavelength and frequency are directly proportional.

• Wavelength has no effect on frequency.

• Wavelength and frequency are unrelated.

• Wavelength and frequency are inversely proportional.

How does amplitude affect the energy of a wave?

• Higher amplitude waves carry the same energy as lower amplitude waves.

• Amplitude has no effect on the energy of a wave.

• Higher amplitude waves carry less energy, while lower amplitude waves carry more energy.

• Higher amplitude waves carry more energy, while lower amplitude waves carry less energy.

What unit is wavelength typically measured in?

• cm

• kg

• s

• m

Describe the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves.

• Transverse waves oscillate parallel to the direction of energy transfer

• Transverse waves do not involve oscillation

• Transverse waves oscillate perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer, while longitudinal waves oscillate parallel to the direction of energy transfer.

• Longitudinal waves oscillate perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer

How does the speed of a wave change when it moves from one medium to another?

• The speed of a wave changes when it moves from one medium to another based on the properties of the new medium.

• The speed of a wave remains constant regardless of the medium it moves through.

• The speed of a wave increases when it moves to a new medium.

• The speed of a wave decreases when it moves to a new medium.

What happens to the wavelength of a wave when it enters a medium with a higher speed?

• The wavelength increases.

• The wavelength remains the same.

• The wavelength decreases.

• The wavelength becomes invisible.