16 questions
The highest point on a wave is the __________, while the lowest point is the __________.
trough, crest
crest, wavelength
crest, trough
The __________ of a wave is a measure of the amount of energy it carries.
wavelength
amplitude
trough
The distance from one crest to the next crest is the __________.
frequency
amplitude
wavelength
The __________ is a measure of the number of waves that pass a point in a given amount of time.
amplitude
frequency
wavelength
Letter "a" is pointing to the _____.
Letter "b" is pointing to the _____.
Letter "c" is referring to the _____.
Letter "d" is showing the _____.
Waves P and Q have the same __________, but wave P has twice the __________ of wave Q.
amplitude, wavelength
wavelength, amplitude
amplitude, frequency
Waves Q and R have the same __________, but wave R has twice the __________ of wave Q.
amplitude, wavelength
wavelength, frequency
wavelength, amplitude
Wave __________ shows a steady frequency but changing amplitude.
R
T
S
Wave __________ shows steady amplitude but a changing frequency.
S
P
Q
Waves __________ and __________ have a low amplitude and a steady frequency. CHOOSE TWO WAVES!
P
Q
R
S
Is this wave transverse or longitudinal?
transverse
longitudinal
Letter H represents a _______________ and
letter I represents a _______________.
rarefaction, compression
compression, rarefaction
wavelength, compression
Letter G represents a ______________.