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WorksheetsWaves in physics
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What property of this wave is represented by the letter "A"
a)
amplitude
b)
crest
c)
trough
d)
wavelength
2.
The highest point on a wave is:
a)
the crest
b)
the trough
c)
the top
d)
the coast
3.
The units of frequency are...
a)
metres
b)
seconds
c)
Hertz
d)
degrees
4.
Which wave has a higher amplitude
a)
The wave on top
b)
The wave on bottom
c)
They both have the same amplitude
d)
Anyone
5.
The lowest point on a transverse wave is called the __________
a)
Amplitude
b)
Base
c)
Trough
d)
Crest
6.
The number of wavelengths that pass a point each second
a)
frequency
b)
wavelength
c)
pitch
d)
amplitude
7.
When the frequency of a wave increases, what happens to the wavelength?
a)
The wavelength is not directly affected by the frequency of a wave.
b)
The wavelength increases.
c)
The wavelength decreases.
d)
More specific information is needed to form a conclusion about the wavelength.
8.
A Mechanical Wave needs a _____________ to travel.
a)
Force
b)
Vibration
c)
Medium
d)
Amplitude
9.
Which is a Transverse Wave?
a)
b)
10.
The two types of mechanical waves are ______________ and ____________.
a)
Rarefraction, Compression
b)
Longitudinal, Transverse
c)
Light, Sound
d)
Force, Vibration
11.
Select the correct order of waves on the EMS from the longest wavelength to the shortest wavelength
a)
Radio, Micro, Infra, Visible, Ultra, X-ray, Gamma
b)
Gamma, X-ray, Ultra, Vis, Infra, Micro, Radio
c)
Vis, Micro, Infra, Ultra, X-ray, Gamma, Radio
d)
Micro, Radio, Vis, Infra, Ultra, X-ray, Gamma
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