Introduction to Waves Quiz

What is the primary function of a wave?

• To create sound

• To carry energy

• To generate heat

• To produce light

How does the medium affect the speed of a wave?

• Waves travel slower in liquids than in gases

• Waves travel faster in solids than in gases

• Waves travel at the same speed in all mediums

• Waves travel faster in gases than in solids

Which of the following is an example of a wave doing work?

• A wave creating a shadow

• A wave heating the air

• A wave moving a boat

• A wave changing color

What is the amplitude of a wave?

• The distance between two wave crests

• The speed at which a wave travels

• The height from the baseline to the top of the wave

• The number of waves passing a point per second

What happens to the sound of an ambulance as it moves away from you?

• The sound becomes louder

• The pitch becomes lower

• The pitch becomes higher

• The sound remains constant