Understanding Waves Quiz

What is the frequency of a wave?

• The time it takes for one complete cycle

• The number of complete waves passing a fixed point in a given amount of time

• The distance between two peaks of a wave

• The height of the wave from the undisturbed position

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What unit is frequency measured in?

• Joules

• Hertz

• Seconds

• Meters

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What does the period of a wave refer to?

• The distance between two troughs

• The time for one complete cycle

• The number of waves passing a point per second

• The height of the wave

What is the symbol for wavelength?

• F

• T

• Lambda

• A

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Which of the following can waves transfer energy through?

• Solids, liquids, gases, and vacuums

• Gases only

• Solids only

• Liquids only

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What is the amplitude of a wave?

• The number of waves per second

• The distance from the maximum disturbance to the undisturbed position

• The distance between two peaks

• The time for one complete cycle

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What is the period of the Earth to orbit the Sun?

• 24 hours

• 45 minutes

• 1 second

• 365 days

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What is the period of a typical class at school?

• 365 days

• 45 minutes

• 24 hours

• 1 second

What is the distance between a point on one wave and the same point on the next wave called?

• Frequency

• Wavelength

• Amplitude

• Period

What is the symbol for frequency?

• F

• T

• Lambda

• A