Waves- 8A

Which of the following best describes a wave?

• a) A disturbance that transfers energy through matter or space

• b) A type of sound which travels through a medium

• c) A fixed point in space

• d) A disturbance in space which transfers matter aswell as energy

Do you agree that waves with higher frequencies have shorter wavelengths?

• a) Yes

• b) No

• c) Depends

• d) Maybe

draw a rough figure of a transverse wave.

The speed of a wave is determined by the __________ of the medium through which it travels.

What terms would you associate with the following wave characteristics? (Include terms related to energy, motion, and behavior)

Which type of wave requires a medium to travel?

• a) Light wave

• b) Radio wave

• c) Sound wave

• d) Microwaves

As a wave moves from deep water to shallow water, its speed decreases. What happens to the amplitude of the wave?

• a) The amplitude decreases.

• b) The amplitude stays the same.

• c) The amplitude increases.

• d) The amplitude disappears.

draw a rough figure of a longtiduinal wave.

Which of the following best describes a transverse wave?

• a) The particles move parallel to the direction of the wave.

• b) The particles move perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

• c) The particles do not move at all.

• d) The wave requires a medium to travel.

What is the unit of frequency?

• Hertz (Hz)
• Volts (V)
• Joules (J)
• Watts (W)