All About Waves

A wave that requires a medium to travel is called a ________ wave.

• Electromagnetic

• Mechanical

• Light

• Sound

What is a transverse wave?

In a transverse wave, the highest point is called the ____.

(a)  

• A) Trough

• B) Crest
• C) Peak

• D) Apex

Which part of a transverse wave is the lowest point?

• Crest

• Trough

• Base

• Bottom

What is the distance between one point on a wave and the exact same place on the next wave called?

• Frequency

• Amplitude

• Wavelength

• Wave Speed

Which of the following describes diffraction?

• A) Waves bouncing off a surface.

• B) Waves bending around an object.

• C) Waves speeding up in a medium.

• D) Waves being absorbed by a surface.

A large obstacle and small wavelength result in ________.

• High diffraction

• Low diffraction

• No diffraction

• Medium diffraction

What is the effect of a small obstacle and large wavelength on diffraction?

• No diffraction

• Low diffraction

• Large diffraction

• Medium diffraction