WorksheetsWaves Exam Review
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 3hrs 55mins
Does this diagram represent a transverse wave or a longitudinal wave?
Transverse Wave
Longitudinal Wave
Does this diagram present a transverse wave or a longitudinal wave?
Transverse Wave
Longitudinal Wave
A _______________ is a repeated disturbance that transfers energy through matter or space
Wave
Medium
Rarefaction
Crest
A seismic wave can be a ____________________
Transverse Wave
Longitudinal Wave
Transverse or Longitudinal Wave
Ms. Miller is standing on the edge of a pond and throws a stone into the water below, causing ripples to be formed. What is the medium that the waves are traveling through?
Air
Water
Space
Rock
A _______________ is matter through which a wave travels
Transverse Wave
Period
Medium
Amplitude
What type(s) of wave is ocean waves?
Transverse Wave
Longitudinal Wave
Transverse or Longitudinal Wave
What does Letter A represent on this diagram?
Wavelength
Crest
Trough
Amplitude
What does Letter B represent on this diagram?
Wavelength
Crest
Trough
Amplitude
What does Letter C represent on this diagram?
Wavelength
Crest
Trough
Amplitude
What does Letter D represent on this diagram?
Wavelength
Crest
Trough
Amplitude
Which wave has the highest amplitude?
Wave 1
Wave 2
Wave 3
They all have the same amplitude
Which wave has the longest wavelength?
Wave 1
Wave 2
Wave 3
They all have the same wavelength
Which wave has the shortest wavelength?
Wave 1
Wave 2
Wave 3
They all have the same wavelength
How many crests are on Wave 1?
3
8
15
4
True or False: Longitudinal waves have crests
True
False
True or False: Transverse Waves have crests
True
False
True or False: Longitudinal Waves have rarefactions and compressions
True
False
What does letter A represent on this wave diagram?
Compression
Rarefaction
Wavelength
Amplitude
What does letter B represent on this wave diagram?
Compression
Rarefaction
Wavelength
Amplitude
What does letter C represent on this wave diagram?
Compression
Rarefaction
Wavelength
Amplitude
The _____________ of a wave is the number of wavelengths that pass a fixed point each second
Frequency
Period
Amplitude
Wavelength
The __________ of a wave is the amount of time it takes one wavelength to pass a point
Frequency
Period
Amplitude
Wavelength
Frequency and wavelength have an indirect relationship. So if you increase the frequency, what will happen to the wavelength?
The wavelength will stay the same
The wavelength will decrease
The wavelength with increase
True or False: wavelength and frequency have a direct relationship
True
False
Using the provided equation, what is the speed of a sound wave that has a wavelength of 2.00 meters and a frequency of 170.5 Hz?
341 m/s
300 m/s
170.5 m/s
455 m/s
Using the provided equation, what is the speed of a sound wave that has a wavelength of 6.0 meters and a frequency of 250 Hz?
1,250 m/s
150 m/s
1,500 m/s
250 m/s
Echoes are a result of ______________ sound waves
Diffracting
Refracting
Reflecting
Node
According to ______________, the angle of incidence is always equal to the angle of reflection
Law of Reflection
Law of Incidence
Law of Refraction
Law of Conservation of Energy
This straw in water is an example of_________
Reflection
Diffraction
Refraction
True or False: Diffraction occurs when waves pass through an object.
True
False
True or False: Refraction occurs when waves pass around an object.
True
False
AM Waves have ________________ wavelengths compared to FM waves
Shorter
Longer
the same
Is this an example of constructive or destructive interference?
Constructive
Destructive
Is this an example of constructive or destructive interference?
Constructive
Destructive
