Waves Quiz F24

What type of wave is sound?

• Transverse wave

• Longitudinal wave

• Electromagnetic wave

• Surface wave

In which state of matter does sound travel the fastest?

• Solids

• Liquids

• Gases

• Plasma

What is the term for sound waves with frequencies higher than the human hearing range?

• Infrasound

• Ultrasound

• Supersonic

• Subsonic

What is a measure of how high or low a sound is perceived to be?

• Loudness

• Pitch

• Intensity

• Frequency

What does sonar use reflected sound waves to determine?

• Distance and to create images.

• Speed and to create images.

• Temperature and to create images.

• Pressure and to create images.

Would the pitch be high or low in the front of the firetruck?

• High

• Low

• Unchanged

• Variable

Sound is which type of wave?

• Longitudinal wave 
• Transverse wave 
• Standing wave
• Surface Wave 

Which of the following materials would sound travel fastest through?

• Steel

• Water

• Air

• Wood

What does a wave carry from place to place?

• energy

• matter

• people

• particles

Which wave in the diagram has the greatest frequency?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4