Wave Properties Quiz

Label the points on the wave diagram with the correct terms from the list below.

• crest, trough, wavelength, amplitude
• resonance
• phase
• frequency

The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs is called the (a)   .

Which wave has the lowest frequency? Show evidence to support your answer.

• A has the lowest frequency and the largest wavelength

• B has the lowest frequency and the largest wavelength

• C has the lowest frequency and the largest wavelength

The number of waves that pass a given point in one second is called the (a)   .

Which letter represents the wave's crest?

• W

• X

• Y

• Z

Which letter represents the wave's trough?

• W

• X

• Y

• Z

Which letter represents the wavelength of this wave?

• W

• X

• Y

• Z

Which letter represents the amplitude of this wave?

• W

• X

• Y

• Z

Which term is matched to its correct definition?

• wavelength—number of crests that pass a point in one second

• frequency—distance between wave crests

• amplitude—distance between the crest and the midpoint of a wave

• pitch—amount of time it takes for a wave to complete one complete revolution

All waves are a movement of:

• light

• energy

• matter

• sound