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WorksheetsWaves Vocabulary
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
A disturbance that transmits energy through matter or space
a)
wave
b)
medium
c)
amplitude
d)
frequency
2.
A substance through which a wave can travel
a)
Frequency
b)
Medium
c)
Crest
d)
Trough
3.
The number of waves produced in a given amount of time
a)
Wavelength
b)
Frequency
c)
Ampitude
d)
Crest
4.
A wave interaction that occurs when two of more waves overlap
a)
interference
b)
Intersection
c)
Interaction
d)
Interception
5.
The trough of a wave is the lowest point of the wave. What is the highest point of a wave called?
a)
amplitude
b)
elevation
c)
crest
d)
frequency
6.
Which type of wave carries light?
a)
sine
b)
trig
c)
compressional
d)
transverse
7.
What does the amplitude of a wave measure?
a)
direction
b)
amount of energy
c)
frequency
d)
wavelength
8.
Which wave has a higher amplitude?
a)
The top wave
b)
The bottom wave
c)
Neither; they are equal
d)
They cannot be compared
9.
Which type of interference causes a higher amplitude?
a)
destructive
b)
frequent
c)
constructive
d)
delayed
10.
What measures how many waves pass a certain point in a certain amount of time?
a)
speed
b)
volume
c)
amplitude
d)
frequency
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