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Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 17mins
A wave is...
a single traveling particle
several particles traveling in a group
a traveling disturbance of particles
a stationary disturbance of particles
Which of the following are true about ALL waves?
(choose every correct answer)
Waves transfer information, or energy, from one place to another.
Waves transfer particles, or matter, from one place to another.
The particles in a wave move from one end to the other.
The particles in a wave move back and forth around a center point.
Sound waves in the air, ripples in the water, and wiggles in a rope or a Slinky are all examples of...
mechanical waves
electromagnetic waves
Radio signals, X-rays, and visible light are all examples of...
mechanical waves
electromagnetic waves
What kind of wave is this?
transverse wave
longitudinal wave
What kind of wave is this?
transverse wave
longitudinal wave
When you do "the wave" at a stadium,
what kind of wave is it?
transverse
longitudinal
electromagnetic
When this line moves, each person has to wait for the one in front of them before stepping forward.
What kind of wave is this?
transverse
longitudinal
electromagnetic
This could be a wave of visible light, a wireless signal, or a beam of harmful gamma radiation.
In any case, what kind of wave is it?
mechanical
longitudinal
electromagnetic
Sound waves travel through the air, vibrating back and forth against your eardrums.
What kind of waves are these?
transverse
longitudinal
electromagnetic
The length of a complete wave, or the distance between crests, is called...
frequency
period
wavelength
amplitude
velocity
The duration of a complete wave, or the time between crests, is called...
frequency
period
wavelength
velocity
phase
The "height" of a wave, or the maximum distance each particle moves, is called...
frequency
wavelength
amplitude
velocity
phase
How often a wave goes back and forth is called...
frequency
period
wavelength
amplitude
velocity
How fast a wave travels through a medium, or through space, is called...
frequency
period
amplitude
velocity
phase
Which wave has a higher frequency?
Top
Bottom
They're the same
Which wave has a larger wavelength?
Top
Bottom
They're the same
Which wave has a larger amplitude?
Top
Bottom
They're the same
Which wave has a higher frequency?
Top
Bottom
They're the same
Which pair of waves has the smallest phase difference?
In other words, which pair is the most in phase?
