WorksheetsWaves: Transverse and Longitudinal
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 17mins
True or False: Wavelength is the distance between 2 amplitudes of a wave.
True
False
True or False: Frequency is the number of cycles of a wave passes a point in a second.
True
False
A wave is a traveling periodic oscillation which carries ________ as it moves from one location to another.
energy
matter
mass
amplitude
The line of _________ dissects the wave into equal parts top to bottom
frequency
equilibrium
energy
oscillation
________ is the height of the wave.
Wavelength
Trough
Crest
Amplitude
True or False: Amplitude is the measured distance from the line of rest to the tallest point of the crest or the lowest point of the trough.
True
False
What type of wave is the picture?
Longitudinal
Transverse
Compression
None of the choices are correct
True or False: For a longitudinal wave, the wavelength is the distance from the middle of compressions.
True
False
What is frequency measured in?
m/s
Hertz
cm
None of the choices are correct
What is the equation for the speed of a wave?
Speed= frequency x wavelength
Speed= amplitude X frequency
Speed= frequency/wavelength
Speed= amplitude X wavelength
The main factor which affects the speed of a sound wave is the ____________.
pitch of the sound
amplitude of the sound
loudness of the sound
properties of the medium sound is traveling through
Based on the equation Speed = Wavelength x Frequency, what is the equation for wavelength (all lowercase)?
(a)
On the diagram, which letter is the label for the "line of rest" or "line of equilibrium"?
A
E
C
D
On the diagram, which letter is the label for the "crest"
B
A
D
C
On the diagram, which letter is the label for the "wavelength"?
A
B
C
D
On the diagram, which letter is the label for "amplitude"?
A
E
D
C
What is the speed of a wave if it has a wavelength of 36 m and a frequency of 2 hertz? (Hint: Speed= λ×f )
18 m/s
36m/s
38m/s
None of the answers are correct
What is the wavelength of a wave if it has a frequency of 5 hertz and a speed of 25 m/s? (Hint: Speed= λ×f )
30 m
125 m
5 m
None of the choices are correct
What is the frequency of a wave if it has a speed of 20 m/s and a wavelength of 4 meters? (Speed= λ×f )
800 Hz
5 Hz
80 Hz
24 Hz
What is the frequency of a wave if it has a speed of 100 m/s and a wavelength of 25 centimeters?
25 cm
25 Hz
5 Hz
None of the choices are correct
Which diagram above has greater frequency?
Diagram A
Diagram B
Which diagram above has greater wavelength?
Diagram A
Diagram B
Which of the following travels as a longitudinal wave (there is more than 1)
Sound
Light
Heat
p waves
Using the diagram, which letter labels the "compression"?
F
E
G
Using the diagram, which letter labels the "rarefaction"?
G
F
E
A surface wave is another type of ________ wave that occurs in water.
mechanical
sound
light
none of the choices are correct
EC: Explain wave motion and how surfers use this (3pts possible if you use complete sentences).
