Wave Properties Quiz

What is a "Longitudinal" wave?

• Wave that oscillates parallel to the direction of energy transfer

• Wave that oscillates at right angles to the direction of energy transfer

What does "Wavelength" refer to?

• How tall a wave is

• A wave that moves to and fro

• The distance from one peak to another on a wave

• A to and fro or up and down vibrating movement

What happens if there are no waves?

• We can see and hear better

• We wouldn't be able to see or hear

• We can run faster

• We can jump higher

What do waves transfer without transferring matter?

• Energy and information

• Matter and energy

• Information and matter

• Energy and matter

What is the purpose of moving the Slinky in the model?

• To create sound

• To model transverse waves

• To measure length

• To create light

Which of these is a characteristic of light waves?

• They are longitudinal waves.

• They are transverse waves.

What is an example of a transverse wave?

• Sound wave

• Light wave

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of transverse waves?

• Oscillate at right angles to the direction of movement

• Include light waves

• Include water waves

• Oscillate parallel to the direction of energy transfer

What is the definition of "frequency" as related to waves?

• Frequency is the speed of a wave in a vacuum.
• Frequency is the number of waves that pass a point in one second.