Wave 1

What property of this wave is represented by the letter "A"

• Amplitude

• Crest

• Trough

• Wavelength

What property of the wave is represented by the letter "B"?

• Amplitude

• Wavelength

• Crest

• Trough

The number of wavelengths that pass a point each per second is:

• frequency

• period

• amplitude

• wave speed

Which wave in the diagram has the greatest frequency?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which wave in the diagram has the greatest wavelength?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

The diagram shows a wave. Which labelled distance is the wavelength?

• A

• B

• C

• D

A sound wave passes through air. The diagram shows the positions of the molecules of the air at one instant. Which distance is equal to the wavelength of the wave?

• PQ

• PS

• QR

• QS

The diagram shows a side view of a water wave at a particular time. The diagram is drawn full size.

• The wave is longitudinal and the frequency can be measured from the diagram.

• The wave is longitudinal and the wavelength can be measured from the diagram.

• The wave is transverse and the frequency can be measured from the diagram.

• The wave is transverse and the wavelength can be measured from the diagram

The diagram represents a water wave

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which row correctly defines a type of wave and gives a correct example?

• A

• B

• C

• D