Worksheets5.1 Waves
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 14mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The highest point on a wave is:
a)
the crest
b)
the trough
c)
the top
d)
the coast
2.
All waves carry ________ as they travel from one place to another.
a)
matter
b)
space
c)
energy
d)
water
3.
Any material that a wave travels through is called a ____________________.
a)
vibration
b)
compression
c)
medium
d)
crest
4.
In what type of wave does the medium move perpendicular to the movement of the wave?
a)
Transverse
b)
Longitudinal
c)
Electromagnetic
d)
Radio
5.
In a longitudinal wave, the parts where the coils are close together are called what?
a)
longitudes
b)
rarefactions
c)
compressions
d)
contractions
6.
Which travels faster, light or sound?
a)
light
b)
sound
7.
Which answer best explains what causes a wave?
a)
Shaking
b)
Potential energy
c)
Light
d)
Vibrations
8.
What does frequency measure & what's the unit?
a)
The number of waves per second in seconds
b)
The number of waves per second in hertz
c)
The time for one wave to cycle in seconds
d)
The time for one wave to cycle in hertz
9.
What is the symbol and unit for wavelength?
a)
Wavelength (μ) is measured in m/s
b)
Wavelength (μ) is measured in meters
c)
Wavelength (λ) is measured in m/s
d)
Wavelength (λ) is measured in meters
10.
What is the wavelength of this wave?
a)
2 m
b)
2.5 m
c)
4 m
d)
18 m
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