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WorksheetsWaves and Wave Interactions
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 12mins
As a wavelength decreases, the crests of the wave:
become wider
become shorter
get closer together
get farther apart
The diagram below shows a wave. Which label represents the wavelength?
1
2
3
4
The diagram below shows two waves. Which statement BEST compares the waves?
Wave 1 has a greater amplitude than Wave 2.
Wave 1 has taller crests than Wave 2.
Wave 2 has a higher frequency than Wave 1.
Wave 2 has a greater wavelength than Wave 1.
Which term represents the distance between two crests that are next to each other?
amplitude
frequency
wavelength
equilibrium
Scientists measured the amplitude of ocean waves during a storm. Which part of the diagram shows the amplitude of a wave?
1
2
3
4
Some points are marked on a wave, as shown in a diagram below. The wavelength is the distance between which points?
1 and 3
2 and 6
4 and 5
1 and 7
Which wave is the BEST example of a HIGH frequency wave?
Which wave is the BEST example of a LOW frequency wave?
The number of waves produced in a given amount of time
frequency
wavelength
wave speed
amplitude
The speed at which a wave travels through a medium
frequency
wavelength
wave speed
amplitude
The maximum distance that the particles of a wave's medium vibrate from their rest position
frequency
wavelength
wave speed
amplitude
The distance from any point on a wave to an identical point on the next wave
frequency
wavelength
wave speed
amplitude
Look at the image. What type of wave is it?
compression
rarefaction
longitudinal
maximum
Look at the image. What is part A of wave?
compression
rarefaction
longitudinal
maximum
Look at the image. What is part B of wave?
compression
rarefaction
longitudinal
maximum
Look at the image. Examine the waves carefully. What type of wave is it?
trough
amplitude
crest
wavelength
transverse
Look at the image. What is point A pointing to on the wave image?
transverse
wavelength
crest
trough
amplitude
Look at the image. What is point B pointing to on the wave image?
transverse
wavelength
crest
trough
amplitude
Look at the image. What is point C pointing to on the wave image?
transverse
wavelength
trough
crest
amplitude
Look at the image. What is point D pointing to on the wave image?
transverse
wavelength
crest
trough
amplitude
______________ waves require a medium to pass through.
electromagnetic
mechanical
amplitude
crest
______________________________ waves can travel through both a medium and a vacuum.
electromagnetic
mechanical
amplitude
crest
Which type of wave interaction occurs when a light wave bends as it travels through a beaker of water?
diffraction
refraction
reflection
interference
Which wave interaction model below is an example of diffraction?
A student does an experiment by launching two wave pulses from opposite ends of a long spring, as illustrated below. The pulses are the same size and on opposite sides of the spring. When these two waves combine in the middle of the spring, which of the following occurs?
The foam materials within a music recording studio have the unique property of acoustic absorption, whereas they take in energy from sound waves as opposed to reflecting the wave back into the room. Which answer properly describes the use of the foam?
The foam has some benefit, but is mostly there for decorations within the studio.
The foam specializes in deflecting the sound waves into other directions.
The foam increases the amplitude of the sound waves so they travel out of the recording studio.
The foam reduces unwanted sounds within the recording studio.
What aspects of reduced kinetic energy design will a sound engineer include in an environment, in order to reduce the impact of unwanted noise? Choose three (3) correct answers.
construct walls of soft materials in order to absorb kinetic vibrations of sound
include living plants in the environment which absorb kinetic vibrations of sound
incorporate hard, environmental surfaces to reflect the kinetic vibrations until their volume decreases
design wide, open spaces so the kinetic vibrations move away and into the distance; at the same time allowing other sounds to move in
minimize kinetic energy transfer by designing walls with plenty of curtains to capture surface area vibrations
Which statement best explains the difference between longitudinal and transverse wave patterns?
Longitudinal waves have troughs, while transverse waves have crests.
Longitudinal waves produce energy, while transverse waves consume energy.
Particles in longitudinal waves travel perpendicular to the wave, while particles in transverse waves travel in the direction of the wave.
Particles in longitudinal waves travel in the direction of the wave, while particles in transverse waves travel perpendicular to the wave.
Choose the name of the type of wave within the electromagnetic spectrum, with the lowest frequency.
gamma ray
visible
radio
microwave
Which wave interaction model below is an example of reflection?
Which type of wave interaction occurs when a wave travels through a barrier as shown below?
diffraction
refraction
reflection
interference
Waves were created on three identical ropes. Of the three waves shown, Wave 2 has the greatest:
wave speed, because it has more crests than the other ropes
frequency, because it has a larger wavelength than the other ropes
wave speed, because the rope is moving up and down faster than the other ropes
frequency, because there are more crests in the same length of rope than there are in the other waves
Given the diagram below, which wave has the highest frequency?
red
green
blue
violet
An air traffic controller monitoring radar signals determines that an aircraft is flying at the wrong altitude. She communicates with the airplanes pilot via radio to alert them of this. What kind of wave plays a role in air traffic control and why?
gamma waves because these wave frequencies are so high that they can pass through any matter
radio waves because they are lower wave frequencies that require less energy and can travel through the atmosphere
visible light waves because these wave frequencies allow the aircraft pilot to always see the flight route ahead
Which type of wave in the models below, travels without a medium?
