Waves Review Quizs

Sound waves travel the fastest in ________.

• a solid

• a liquid

• a gas

• empty space

Waves are repeating disturbances that transfer ________________ through matter or space.

• energy

• medium

• light

• sound

Light waves travel the fastest in ________.

• a solid

• a liquid

• a gas

• empty space

How is the amplitude of a longitudinal wave determined/measured? How is it measured in a transverse wave? What does the amplitude represent in both types of waves?

• Amplitude of a longitudinal wave is determined by the maximum displacement of particles from their rest position; in a transverse wave, it is measured by the height of the wave crest or depth of the trough. Amplitude represents the energy carried by the wave in both types.

• Amplitude of a longitudinal wave is determined by the frequency of the wave; in a transverse wave, it is measured by the wavelength. Amplitude represents the speed of the wave in both types.

• Amplitude of a longitudinal wave is determined by the speed of the wave; in a transverse wave, it is measured by the frequency. Amplitude represents the wavelength in both types.

• Amplitude of a longitudinal wave is determined by the wavelength; in a transverse wave, it is measured by the speed of the wave. Amplitude represents the frequency in both types.

A tuning fork starts to vibrate when a certain note is played on the piano. This is an example of ________.

• resonance

• reflection

• refraction

• diffraction

The picture to the right shows which wave behavior?

• absorption

• reflection

• diffraction

• refraction

26. All electromagnetic waves ________.

• A. have the same wavelength

• B. have the same frequency

• C. travel at 300,000,000 m/s

• D. have the same energy

Which of the following would sound waves have the greatest speed traveling through?

• a hot pan

• a cold pan

• hot tub water

• Alaskan air

Increasing the amplitude of a sound wave will make it

• louder

• have a higher pitch

• travel faster

• produce beats

How many wavelengths are there in the picture to the right?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 6