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WorksheetsIntroduction to Waves
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 4hrs 49mins
What do all waves transfer?
Matter
Heat
Electricity
Energy
Which of the following can waves transfer energy through?
solid
liquid
gas
empty space
all of the above
What are the two types of waves?
longitudinal and transverse
sound and light
What is the number of complete waves passing a fixed point in a given amount of time?
Amplitude
Intensity
Wavelength
Frequency
What is the frequency of this wave? You must count the number of complete waves.
1 Hz
5 Hz
10 Hz
What is frequency measured in?
Milliseconds
Miles
Hertz
Kilograms
Period of a wave refers to...
how long it takes for the event to repeat.
how strong a wave is.
how long a wave is.
how much energy a wave has.
Which type of waves have the longest wavelength?
Visible light
Radio waves
X-rays
Gamma-Rays
Wavelengths are usually measured in ....
seconds
Hz
inches
meters
Shorter wave lengths can carry more energy. Which of these probably carries the MOST energy:
Infrared light
Visible light
X-rays
UV light
What is the distance between the calm sea and the highest wave called?
Wave
Frequency
Amplitude
Magnitude
What does #1 represent?
Period
Frequency
Wavelength
Amplitude
What does #2 represent?
Period
Frequency
Wavelength
Amplitude
What does #3 represent?
Period
Frequency
Wavelength
Amplitude
What do all waves transfer?
(a)
This is an example of a ...
Longitudinal Wave
Wiggly Wave
Transverse Wave
Standing Wave
This is an example of a ....
Longitudinal Wave
Squishy Wave
Transverse Wave
Standing Wave
The number 3 is pointing to the ...
Trough
Crest
Wavelength
Amplitude
Red line #1 is the ...
Trough
Crest
Wavelength
Amplitude
Number 4 is pointing to the ...
Trough
Crest
Wavelength
Amplitude
Red line #2 is the ...
Trough
Crest
Wavelength
Amplitude
What is the purpose of a wave?
To confuse people.
To transfer energy from one point to another.
To transfer matter from one point to another.
To alter the medium it travels through.
The state of being squeezed or pressed together.
compression
trough
amplitude
wavelength
