Understanding Sound Waves Quiz

The __________ of a sound wave determines how high or low it sounds to the human ear.

• amplitude

• frequency

• wavelength

• crest

A __________ occurs when a wave reaches its lowest point.

• crest

• trough

• amplitude

• frequency

The __________ is the distance between one crest and the next.

• frequency

• amplitude

• wavelength

• trough

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A __________ is created when energy moves through a medium, such as air or water.

• wave

• crest

• frequency

• amplitude

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The __________ of a wave measures its energy and is seen as the height of the wave.

• wavelength

• frequency

• amplitude

• trough

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Sound is caused by a __________, which produces waves in the air.

• vibration

• crest

• frequency

• amplitude

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The __________ is the highest point on a wave.

• trough

• crest

• amplitude

• frequency

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A high __________ means a high-pitched sound, while a low __________ means a low-pitched sound.

• amplitude

• frequency

• wavelength

• crest

Which of the following is the formula for calculating the speed of a wave?

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What is the unit of frequency?

• meters

• hertz

• joules

• newtons

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