Waves Unit 1 Quiz

Which term describes the number of waves passing a point during a certain period of time?

Choose the correct answer.

• crest

• frequency

• range

• wavelength

The figure shows a wave.

What is the wavelength of the wave? Choose the correct answer.

• 1.5 m

• 3.0 m

• 5.0 m

• 6.5 m

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A local surf report provides the height of the wave from the trough to the crest of the wave. How does this relate to the wave’s amplitude? Choose the correct answer.

• It is less than the wave’s amplitude.

• It is equal to the wave’s amplitude.

• It is about twice the wave’s amplitude.

• It is about half of the wave’s amplitude.

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What measurement is usually determined by measuring the crest of one wave to the crest of another wave?

Choose the correct answer.

• 
  

• amplitude

• frequency

• range

• wavelength

The figure shows a wave.

What is the amplitude of the wave?

Choose the correct answer.

• 2 m

• 4 m

• 6 m

• 8 m

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 A wave pulse occurs at a certain point in three seconds. Which property of the wave can be measured?

Choose the correct answer.

• amplitude

• frequency

• wavelength

• wave speed

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The figure shows a wave.

What is the height of the crest of the wave? Choose the correct answer.

• 1.5 m

• 3.0 m

• 5.0 m

• 6.5 m

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Look at the bottom waveform. How many wavelengths are shown?

• 2.5

• 4

• 8

• 16

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Through which medium is the wave in the diagram traveling?

• Air

• Water

• Plastic

• Vacuum

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Particles in a transverse wave vibrate ___________

 

to the direction the wave travels.

• perpendicular

• parallel

• Sideways

• in a circle