Physical Science, New York Edition

Chapter 10: Waves

Section 2 Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

1.
What are the highest points of a transverse wave called?
A)troughs
B)peaks
C)summits
D)crests
2.
What are the lowest points of a transverse wave called?
A)crests
B)valleys
C)troughs
D)depressions
3.
What is the wavelength of a wave traveling through a rope if the distance from one crest to the next is 1 m?
A)2 m
B)1 m
C)0.5 m
D)3 m
4.
The __________ of a wave is how many wavelengths pass a fixed point each second.
A)frequency
B)amplitude
C)velocity
D)compression speed
5.
As frequency increases, wavelength __________ .
A)decreases
B)increases
C)remains constant
D)becomes faster
6.
__________ describes how fast a wave moves forward.
A)Amplitude
B)Frequency
C)Wave velocity
D)Wavelength
7.
What is the frequency of a wave if its wavelength is 5 m and wave velocity is 20 m/s?
A)25 Hz
B)100 Hz
C)4 Hz
D)0.25 Hz
8.
__________ is a measure of the energy in a wave.
A)Frequency
B)Wave velocity
C)Amplitude
D)Wavelength
9.
What is the less dense region of a compressional wave called?
A)trough
B)crest
C)rarefaction
D)rest position
10.
Which of the following does a transverse wave have?
A)compressions
B)amplitude
C)rarefactions
D)ability to travel through space
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