WorksheetsMechanical Waves Unit Test
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 26mins
What is the velocity of a wave with a frequency of 1.8 Hz and a wavelength 3.6 m? v = λf
Label the point with an antinode.
Label the point with a node.
Which of the following is NOT a type of mechanical wave?
Transverse
Longitudinal
Ocean
Surface
Draw two waves with the SAME amplitude. One has high frequency, and one has low frequency.
Match the following definition to the correct explanation.
Law of Superposition
The total amplitude of the waves is equal to the sum of the amplitudes of the individual waves.
Constructive Interference
Two waves with the same frequency and phase.
Destructive Interference
Two waves with the same frequency and opposite phase.
The pitch of a sound is related to the...
amplitude of the sound wave
frequency of the sound wave
speed of a sound wave
reflection of a sound wave
A wave pulse is created in a Slinky. It takes 1.5 seconds to travel the length of the Slinky. If the Slinky is 8 meters long, what is the speed of the wave? v = Tλ
The unit that compares the intensity of sound is called...
bel
hertz
decibel
meter
The (a) Effect refers to the change in
observed frequency during the relative
motion between a wave source and its
observer.
A string is clamped at both ends and plucked so it produces a standing wave as shown above. How many nodes and antinodes are there?
2 nodes, 3 antinodes
3 nodes, 2 antinodes
4 nodes, 3 antinodes
3 nodes, 4 antinodes
Patterns are only created within the medium at specific frequencies/vibration. These frequencies are known as...
timbres
beats
harmonics
fundamental
Which transverse wave has the highest frequency?
1
2
3
4
At which point is the Compression located?
B
D
E
F
G
At which point is the Wavelength located?
B
D
E
F
G
At which point is the Crest located?
A
C
D
E
F
