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WorksheetsPS4.1 Properties of waves
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 12mins
_____ waves NEED a medium to travel.
Seismic
Light
Mechanical
the number of waves that pass a certain point.
wave speed
frequency
The wave shown in the diagram is an example of a(n)...
transverse wave
EMR wave
longitudinal wave
light
Which wave has more energy? Why?
Top wave because the amplitude is smaller
Bottom wave because the amplitude is larger
They are the same because the wavelengths are equal
Wavelength is the distance between two __________ OR two _________.
amplitudes/frequencies
rest positions/amplitudes
crests/troughs
frequencies/rest positions
The number of complete waves that pass a point in one second is called _______________.
frequency
speed
amplitude
wavelength
The material through which a wave transfers energy. It may be a solid, liquid and/or gas. An
electromagnetic wave does not need a medium to transfer energy, i.e. light, radio waves, x-rays, etc.
medium
Frequency
Refraction
Reflection
________________ is the speed at which a wave travels.
Frequency
Wave Speed
Trough
Amplitude
I do not know and do not wish to answer.
What is the wavelength of this wave?
3
10
4
8
What is the amplitude of this wave?
3
-3
6
4
A wave has a frequency of 2Hz and a wavelength of 4m. What is the speed of the wave? (Speed = Frequency x Wavelength)
8 m/s
800 m/s
8,000 m/s
A wave with a frequency of 20 Hz. has a wavelength of 4 meters. What is the speed of the wave? (Speed = Frequency x Wavelength)
50 mph
100 m / s
80 m / s
80 watts
Calculate the wavelength of a water wave with a speed of 3 m/s and a frequency of 4 Hz. ((Speed = Frequency x Wavelength)
0.75 m
12 m
1.3 m
5 m
Find the frequency of a wave traveling at 100 m/ s with a wavelength of 2 meters. (Speed = Frequency x Wavelength)
50 mph
50 Hz
200 mph
200 m / sa
The waves are traveling at the same speed.
Which wave has the greater amplitude?
Wave on the Left
Wave on the Right
Both amplitudes are the same
