Wave Characteristics Quiz

Which characteristic do both transverse and longitudinal waves have?

• compression

• crest

• rarefaction

• wavelength

Which is an example of a mechanical wave?

• sound wave

• light wave

• gamma wave

• X-ray wave

Which is a measure of how many waves pass a point in a given amount of time?

• amplitude

• wave speed

• frequency

• wavelength

Which correctly compares how sound waves move in air and in steel?

• They move faster in steel than in air.

• They move at the same speed in air and steel.

• They move slower in steel than in air.

• They move in air but cannot move in steel.

Which of these causes an echo to occur?

• refraction of sound waves

• reflection of sound waves

• absorption of sound waves

• diffraction of sound waves

Which term describes a particle that travels in a wavelike pattern at the speed of light?

• photon

• pigment

• spectrum

• mirage

What is the bending of light waves around a barrier called?

• reflection

• diffraction

• refraction

• absorption

Which type of electromagnetic energy is used for detecting and treating cancer?

• Microwave

• Radio

• Gamma

• Infrared

Which electromagnetic energy is used in TV remote controls?

• Infrared

• Microwave

• Gamma

• X-ray

What is the primary use of microwave electromagnetic energy?

• Detecting and treating cancer

• Cooking and transmitting sound via satellites

• Bringing sound and music to television

• TV remote controls