Properties of Waves Quiz

What does the diagram illustrate?

• Properties of waves

• Properties of light

• Properties of sound

• Properties of particles

What is the direction of vibration in a transverse wave?

• Parallel to the direction of motion

• At right angles to the direction of motion

• Opposite to the direction of motion

• None of the above.

Which of the following is true for transverse waves?

• They need a medium to travel through

• They vibrate in the direction of energy transfer

• They do not need a medium to travel through

• They are the same as longitudinal waves.

What causes sound waves?

• Vibration of particles

• Light waves

• Heat

• Magnetic fields

Sound travels quicker in a solid because the particles are ________.

• More energetic

• Closer together

• Less dense

The conversion of electrical energy into kinetic energy in a loudspeaker is essential for ________.

• Producing light

• Creating sound waves

• Generating heat

Fill in the blank: The sound in diagram 3 has a higher ________ than the one in diagram 2.

• A) Amplitude

• B) Frequency

• C) Wavelength

Which of the following is true about ultrasound?

• It is below 20 Hz

• It is above 20,000 Hz

• It is between 20-20,000 Hz

Fill in the blank: Diagrams 2 and 3 show sounds with different ________.

• A) Amplitude

• B) Wavelength and frequency

• C) Pitch

What is the relationship between wavelength and pitch?

• A) Longer wavelength means higher pitch

• B) Shorter wavelength means higher pitch

• C) Wavelength does not affect pitch