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Oscillations and Waves

Total questions: 9

Worksheet time: 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Light is an example of which type of wave?
a)
Transverse
b)
Longitudinal
c)
Both
d)
Neither
2.

The speed of a sound wave...

a)

depends on amplitude

b)

depends on the medium

c)

depends on wavelength

d)

none of the above

3.

The speed of a sound wave...

a)

depends on amplitude

b)

depends on the medium

c)

depends on wavelength

d)

none of the above

4.

What property of the wave is represented by the letter "B"?

a)

amplitude

b)

crest

c)

trough

d)

wavelength

5.

a wave in which the particles of the medium vibrate parallel to the direction of wave motion

a)

transverse wave

b)

longitudinal wave

c)

standing wave

d)

sitting wave

6.

A disturbance that propagates (transfers energy from place to place)

a)

wave

b)

oscillation

c)

period

d)

medium

7.

What property of this wave is represented by the letter 'A'?

a)

Amplitude

b)

Crest

c)

Trough

d)

Wavelength

8.

Which letter(s) represent the trough of the wave?

a)

A

b)

B & D

c)

D

d)

C & G

9.

Which wave in the diagram has the greatest frequency?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4