Waves Unit Exam

As a wave travels from one place to another, it transfers__________.

• Matter Only
• Energy Only
• Both Energy and Matter

What do mechanical waves require that an electromagnetic wave does not?

• Energy
• Light
• A medium

In a ____________ wave, the particles of the medium move perpendicular to the direction the wave is traveling.

• Transverse
• Longitudinal
• Ocean

In a _________ wave, the particles of the medium move parallel to the direction the wave is traveling.

• Transverse
• Longitudinal
• Surface

In a ___________ wave the particles of the medium move in a circular motion.

• Longitudinal
• Surface
• Electromagnetic

The diagram below represents which type of wave?

• Transverse
• Longitudinal
• Newtonian

Which letter represents the wavelength?

• A
• B
• C

Which letter represents Equilibrium or Rest point?

• A
• B
• C
• D
• E

Which letter represents the Amplitude?

• A
• B
• C
• D
• E

Which letter represents a Crest?

• A
• B
• C
• D
• E