Types and Properties of Waves Quiz

Questions and Answers

Match the type of wave with its description:

Longitudinal = Oscillations parallel to the direction of energy transfer Transverse = Oscillations perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer Sound wave = Example of a longitudinal wave Light wave = Example of a transverse wave

Match the wave property with its definition:

Frequency = Number of waves that pass a point each second Period = Length of time for one wave to pass a given point Wavelength = Distance from one point on a wave to the identical point on the next wave Amplitude = Maximum distance of a point on the wave from its rest position

Match the term with its description:

Reflection = When light bounces back at a boundary between materials Refraction = When light changes speed and bends as it moves from one medium to another Peak = Highest point of the wave Trough = Lowest point of the wave

Match the frequency range with its classification:

20-20000Hz = Audible frequencies for humans <blockquote> 20000Hz = Ultrasound frequencies </blockquote> Signup and view all the answers

Match the method with its purpose:

Use ruler to draw a straight line on A3 paper = Investigating reflection and refraction Signup and view all the answers

Match the following wave properties with their corresponding equations:

Velocity of a wave = Speed in the direction the wave is travelling Wave speed = Wave speed = frequency x wavelength Velocity = Displacement / Time Signup and view all the answers

Match the following units with their corresponding wave properties:

Metres per second (m/s) = Velocity Metres (m) = Wavelength Seconds (s) = Time Signup and view all the answers

Match the following materials with their wave behavior at boundaries:

Ultrasound waves = Partially reflected at boundaries Seismic waves = Provide evidence for Earth's structure S-waves = Cannot travel through liquid P-waves = Provide evidence for Earth's core Signup and view all the answers

Match the following tasks with their corresponding equipment setup:

Finding wave velocity in a ripple tank = Adjust wave generator and measure wavelength and frequency Finding wave velocity on a string = Adjust tension, measure wavelength, and frequency Investigating waves using a ripple tank = Set up equipment, adjust motor speed and lamp height Investigating waves using a string = Set up equipment, adjust vibration generator and bridge position Signup and view all the answers

Match the following actions with their descriptions:

Drawing normal and marking rays = Using protractor to observe incident and outgoing rays Calculating wave speed = Frequency x Wavelength equation Observing wave behavior at boundaries = Ultrasound waves in different materials Understanding Earth's structure = Seismic waves and core evidence Signup and view all the answers