Waves Quiz

Name (first and last)

period

• A1
• A2
• A3
• B1
• B2

A stretched spring attached to two fixed points is compressed on one end and released, as shown below. The resulting wave travels back and forth between the two fixed ends of the spring until it comes to a stop. This mechanical wave is an example of a

• transverse wave
• longitudinal wave
• microwave
• refracted wave

Use the graphs below to answer the question. The two waves above are traveling at the same speed. Which statement best describes the difference between the waves?

• Wave A has a higher frequency than wave B.
• Wave A has a lower frequency than wave B.
• Wave A has a higher amplitude than wave B.
• Wave A has a lower amplitude than wave B.

Which of the following is the best example of a wave?

• a stone rolling downhill
• a vehicle traveling on a bumpy road
• a string vibrating on a guitar
• a grasshopper jumping up and down

The diagram below shows a wave trace. Distance Z is a measure of

• amplitude
• frequency
• wavelength
• wave speed

What do all waves transmit?

• matter
• energy
• water
• sound

A large spring is stretched horizontally between two people. One person wiggles the spring up and down at one end. The up-and-down vibration then moves along the spring to the other person.Which of the following types of wave is created in the spring?

• pressure wave
• transverse wave
• longitudinal wave
• seismic wave

The diagram below shows a wave with four numbered parts. Which numbered part of the diagram represents the wavelength?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

Nearly all waves need to travel through something called a _______________.

• median
• medium
• optimum
• large