Worksheetswaves
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
The wavelength can be measured from ( check all that apply)
crest to crest
crest to trough
trough to crest
trough to trough
What do all waves transfer?
(a)
Which 2 types of waves require a medium to travel?
Electromagnetic
Mechanical
Light
Sound
Identify B
Wavelength
Crest
Amplitude
Trough
What medium do sound waves travel fastest through?
Solids
Liquids
Gases
A __________ is a substance through which a wave travels.
Medium
Longitudinal wave
Transverse Wave
Wave speed
The part of a wave that the particles are pulled apart
Compression
Rarefaction
Particles
Wave
Three different objects are shown in the pictures below. Which of the following transmits all colors of light?
If a wave has a long wavelength, it will have __________ energy.
High
Medium
Low
Mrs. Culpepper moved into her new home with vaulted ceilings and hardwood floors. Everytime someone spoke you would hear an echo. Why did this echo happen?
Sound waves diverging and bouncing off the walls.
The sound waves diffracted.
The sound waves reflected.
The sound waves refracted.
What does #3 represent?
Period
Frequency
Wavelength
Amplitude
What is the number of complete waves passing a fixed point in a given amount of time?
Amplitude
Intensity
Wavelength
Frequency
Which of the following can waves transfer energy through?
solid
liquid
gas
empty space
all of the above
All waves carry ________ as they travel from one place to another.
matter
space
energy
water
