Wave Properties Quiz

What is the lowest point of a wave called?

• Crest

• Wavelength

• Trough

What sentence best describes the frequency of wave?

• The number of vibrations a wave makes.

• The distance between a crest and trough.

• The number of waves that pass a point each second.

Which part of the wave is the amplitude?

• C

• B

• D

• A

Which part of the wave is the wavelength?

• B

• D

• A

• C

What are the units for frequency?

• metres

• metres per second

• decibels

• Hertz

Sound waves are

• transverse

• longitudinal

A transverse wave is where the direction of a wave is at right angles to the vibration of a wave.

• True

• False

What type of wave is being shown in this picture?

• Transverse

• Longitudinal

What is the difference between longitudinal and transverse waves?

• In Transverse waves the particles move backwards and forwards as the wave passes. In Longitudinal waves the particles move up and down as the wave passes.

• In Longitudinal waves the particles move backwards and forwards as the wave passes. In Transverse waves the particles move up and down as the wave passes.

What is the highest point of a wave called?

• Trough

• Crest

• Amplitude