Waves, Parts of Waves and Wave Properties

What is the measure of how far a wave moves from its rest position?

• Frequency

• Wavelength

• Amplitude

• Velocity

What is the highest point on a transverse wave called?

• Trough

• Crest

• Amplitude

• Wavelength

What happens to the amplitude of a wave if more energy is added?

• The amplitude decreases.

• The amplitude remains the same.

• The amplitude increases.

• The amplitude fluctuates randomly.

What is the rest position in a wave?

• The position of the medium when there is no wave passing through.

• The highest point of the wave.

• The lowest point of the wave.

• The distance between two consecutive crests.

What is the term for the number of waves that pass a point in one second?

• Amplitude

• Wavelength

• Frequency

• Velocity

What is an example of a longitudinal wave?

• Sound wave.

• Light wave.

• Water wave.

• Radio wave.

What happens to the frequency of a wave if the wavelength increases?

• It increases.

• It decreases.

• It remains the same.

• It becomes zero.

What does a wave carry from place to place?

• Matter

• Energy

• Sound

• Light

What is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave?

• Amplitude

• Frequency

• Wavelength

• Wave speed

What is an example of a transverse wave?

• Sound wave

• Light wave

• Earthquake wave

• Water wave