WorksheetsUnit 17 Waves ASSESSMENT
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 20mins
Match the following
Equation for Frequency
Equation for Wavelength
Equation for Wave Speed
Wavelength = 6.5 m
Frequency = 4.0Hz
Velocity = __ m/s
Velocity = 33.0 m/s
Wavelength = 3.0 m
Frequency = ___ Hz
Velocity = 320 m/s
Wavelength = 80 m
Frequency = __ Hz
Velocity = __ m/s
Wavelength = 3.0 m
Frequency = 120 Hz
Velocity = 480 m/s
Wavelength = __ m
Frequency = 24.0Hz
Velocity = 190 m/s
Wavelength = 2.0 m
Frequency = __ Hz
A mechanical wave moves through a medium, which can be
a liquid.
a solid.
a gas.
plasma
A mechanical wave generally does NOT
move the medium from one place to another.
move through a medium.
move through solids.
disturb the medium.
Which type of mechanical wave needs a source of energy to produce it?
a transverse wave
a surface wave
a longitudinal wave
all of the answers are correct
Which wave causes the medium to vibrate only in a direction PARALLEL to the wave's motion?
a transverse wave
a longitudinal wave
a surface wave
To what is amplitude related?
the amount of energy carried by the wave
the maximum displacement from the rest position
neither answer is correct
both answers are correct
A sound wave is an example of a
transverse wave.
standing wave.
longitudinal wave.
surface wave.
In which medium does sound travel the fastest? (a)
Label the Transverse Wave using the terms below:
