WorksheetsEnergy of Waves Practice
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 19mins
What does a wave transfer from one place to another?
matter
energy
heat
water
What are the two main types of waves?
microwaves and sound waves
radio waves and water waves
transverse waves and longitudinal waves
ultraviolet waves and visible light waves
Which set of terms are used to describe parts of a transverse wave?
crest and trough
crest and compression
trough and rarefaction
compression and rarefaction
What type of wave is represented by Wave 1?
Longitudinal
Surface
Transverse
Compressional
What type of wave is represented by wave 2?
Longitudinal
Surface
Transverse
Compressional
What property of a wave is represented by letter B?
Wavelength
Amplitude
Speed
Frequency
What property of a wave is represented by letter A ?
Wavelength
Amplitude
Speed
Frequency
The height of a wave is called ___.
The lowest part of a transverse wave is known as a _______________.
A _______________ is the region of a longitudinal wave where the particles are closest together
Match the correct wave type for wave a.
longitudinal
transverse
Which wave has the highest energy?
Where is the crest of the wave?
Where is the COMPRESSION in this longitudinal wave?
Where is the RAREFACTION in this longitudinal wave?
Where is the CREST on this transverse wave?
Where is the TROUGH on this transverse wave?
(a) cause the medium to move perpendicular to the direction of the wave. (b) cause the medium to move parallel to the direction of the wave.
Drag and drop the parts of the wave!
Drag and drop the parts of the wave!
