Unit 2 Quiz

Waves that require a medium to transfer energy are called ____________________ waves.

The number of waves produced in a given amount of time is better known as:

• amplitude

• frequency

• reflection

• wavelength

Which sets of waves have the same amount of energy? _____ and _____ , _____ and _____

Which of these two sound waves has the highest wave speed? Show the formula used (or describe how you calculated this) and show your work.

Which sets of waves have the same wavelength? _____ and _____ , _____ and _____

Does the amount of energy relate to wavelength? Explain your answer using data gathered from above.

Does the frequency of the wave relate to the wavelength? Explain your answer using data gathered from above.

What do you call the material mechanical waves travel through?

• medium
• transporter
• maximum
• minimum

What is the amplitude of the wave?

• 2m

• 4m

• 6m

• 8m

1. The energy of a wave is directly calculated using its _______________________.

• 1. amplitude

• 1. frequency

• 1. wavelength

• 1. Hertz