Understanding Waves

What is the simplest type of wave mentioned in the introduction?

• A water wave

• A light wave

• A stadium wave

• A wave caused by a vibrating object

Which type of wave is described as a disturbance that carries energy through matter or space?

• All types of waves

• Water wave

• Light wave

• Sound wave

What is the medium for a stadium wave?

• Light

• People

• Air

• Water

Which type of wave does not require a medium to travel?

• Water wave

• Stadium wave

• Sound wave

• Light wave

In a transverse wave, how do particles move in relation to the wave's motion?

• Circular

• Perpendicular

• Parallel

• Randomly

What is the term for the high points in a transverse wave?

• Trough

• Rarefaction

• Crest

• Compression

What symbol is used to represent wavelength?

• Beta

• Gamma

• Alpha

• Lambda

How is amplitude measured in a wave?

• From one crest to the next

• From the center point to the highest or lowest point

• From the highest point to the lowest point

• From one trough to the next

What is the term for the area of high pressure in a longitudinal wave?

• Compression

• Trough

• Crest

• Rarefaction

How many complete waves are there if a wave starts at the bottom, goes to the top, and returns to the bottom?

• One and a half waves

• Two complete waves

• Half a wave

• One complete wave