Understanding Waves Quiz

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Which type of wave involves the medium vibrating up and down, with the energy transferred at 90 degrees?

  • Sine waves (correct)
  • Cosine waves
  • Stadium waves
  • Shock waves

What type of wave involves the medium vibrating forward and backward, resulting in energy transfer in the same direction?

  • Water waves
  • Shock waves
  • Transverse waves (correct)
  • Sea waves

Which statement about waves is true?

  • Waves cannot carry energy or matter.
  • Waves transfer matter but not energy.
  • Waves can carry both energy and particles.
  • Waves transfer energy but not matter. (correct)

What is the essential characteristic of a wave?

<p>It is a repeating disturbance that transfers energy through matter or space. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the amplitude of the wave shown in the graph?

<p>5 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is wavelength defined?

<p>The distance between two successive crests or two successive troughs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the frequency of the wave if it completes 3.5 cycles in 1 second?

<p>3.5 Hz (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which property of a wave determines how strong or weak the vibration of the medium is?

<p>Amplitude (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what units is frequency measured?

<p>Cycles/second or Hertz (Hz) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the highest point of a wave called?

<p>Crest (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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