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WorksheetsAssignment #1: Waves
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 5mins
1. The distance between two successive crest or two successive troughs is a wave's ________.
amplitude
frequency
velocity
wavelength
2. Which of the following types of waves exhibit rarefactions and compressions?
longitudinal waves
surface waves
transverse waves
water waves
3. It is measured in Hertz (Hz)
amplitude
frequency
speed
wavelength
It is the distance of a crest (or trough) from the resting position.
amplitude
frequency
speed
wavelength
5. describes the number of waves that pass a fixed place in a given amount of time
amplitude
frequency
speed
wavelength
6. It is the distance traveled by crest in one period.
amplitude
frequency
speed
wavelength
7. formation of echo
diffraction
interference
reflection
refraction
8. change in speed as a wave enters a different medium at an angle
diffraction
interference
reflection
refraction
9. bending of water waves around a barrier that they encounter
diffraction
interference
reflection
refraction
10. occurs when two waves combine to form a new wave
diffraction
interference
reflection
refraction
1. What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?
2. Compare and contrast an electromagnetic wave and mechanical wave.
