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WorksheetsWaves quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 19mins
What are the two types of Mechanical Waves? Select all that apply.
Transverse
Electromagnetic
Radiation
Compressional
The two waves above are traveling at the same speed. Which statement best describes the difference between the waves?
Wave A has a higher frequency than wave B.
Wave A has a lower frequency than wave B.
Wave A has a higher amplitude than wave B.
Wave A has a lower amplitude than wave B.
What is the unit used for Frequency?
M/S
M
Hz
Feet
What is the unit used for Speed?
M/S
M
Hz
Feet
What is the unit used for Wavelength?
M/S
M
Hz
Feet
What is an example of Compressional waves?
Sound waves
Earthquake
X-rays
Visible light
Rarefactions are found in what kind of waves?
Transverse Waves
Ocean Waves
Earthquakes
Compressional waves
What part of a longitudinal/compressional wave is pressed together?
Trough
Compression
Rarefaction
Crest
A wave has a frequency of 10 hz and a wavelength of 4 m. What is the velocity of the wave?
24 m/s
40 m/s
2.5 m/s
A wave traveling at 230 m/sec has a wavelength of 5 meters. What is the frequency of this wave?
46 Hz
1,150 Hz
.002 Hz
46 m
A soundwave has a frequency of 15 Hz traveling at 45 m/s. What is the wavelength?
10 M
.33 M
675 M
3 M
