Parts of a wave
6th grade (Year 7 in England) · 16 questions · Common Core: NGSS.MS-PS4-1, NGSS.4-PS4-1 · England: KS3 Physics: Waves (observed waves), KS4 Combined Science: Waves in matter
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Question 1
Which part of the wave is marked on the diagram?
- A. crest (peak)
- B. wavelength
- C. amplitude
- D. trough
Question 2
100 waves pass a point in 10 seconds. What is the frequency, in hertz (Hz)?
AnswerHz
Question 3
Is this a transverse or a longitudinal wave: ripples on water?
- A. transverse
- B. longitudinal
Question 4
Which part of the wave is marked on the diagram?
- A. wavelength
- B. crest (peak)
- C. amplitude
- D. trough
Question 5
16 waves pass a point in 4 seconds. What is the frequency, in hertz (Hz)?
AnswerHz
Question 6
Is this a transverse or a longitudinal wave: sound in air?
- A. transverse
- B. longitudinal
Question 7
Which part of the wave is marked on the diagram?
- A. trough
- B. amplitude
- C. wavelength
- D. crest (peak)
Question 8
20 waves pass a point in 2 seconds. What is the frequency, in hertz (Hz)?
AnswerHz
Question 9
Is this a transverse or a longitudinal wave: ultrasound?
- A. transverse
- B. longitudinal
Question 10
Which part of the wave is marked on the diagram?
- A. crest (peak)
- B. trough
- C. wavelength
- D. amplitude
Question 11
15 waves pass a point in 5 seconds. What is the frequency, in hertz (Hz)?
AnswerHz
Question 12
Is this a transverse or a longitudinal wave: ultrasound?
- A. transverse
- B. longitudinal
Question 13
Which part of the wave is marked on the diagram?
- A. trough
- B. wavelength
- C. crest (peak)
- D. amplitude
Question 14
4 waves pass a point in 2 seconds. What is the frequency, in hertz (Hz)?
AnswerHz
Question 15
Is this a transverse or a longitudinal wave: a wave sent along a rope shaken up and down?
- A. transverse
- B. longitudinal
Question 16
Which part of the wave is marked on the diagram?
- A. amplitude
- B. trough
- C. crest (peak)
- D. wavelength
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