Worksheet 1 Waves

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1) What property of a wave is measured in hertz (Hz)?

A) Wavelength

B) Amplitude

C) Frequency

D) Velocity

2) In a transverse wave, the amplitude is:

A) The distance between consecutive peaks

B) The maximum displacement from equilibrium

C) The time it takes for one complete wave cycle

D) The inverse of the wavelength

3) Which type of wave requires a medium (solid, liquid, or gas) for propagation?

A) Electromagnetic waves

B) Longitudinal waves

C) Transverse waves

D) Surface waves

4)The speed of sound waves is fastest in which of the following mediums?

A) Air

B) Water

C) Steel

D) Vacuum
5) The relationship between wave speed (v), frequency (f), and wavelength (λ) is given by:

A) v = f/

B) v = f + λ

C) v = f * λ

D) v = f^2 / λ

6) What property of a wave is measured in meters?

A) Wavelength

B) Amplitude

C) Frequency

D) Velocity

Energy Matter

Require a medium

Can

Perpendicular

Parallel
Wavelength

Crest

Amplitude

Trough

Crest

Trough

Frequency

Period

Amplitude

Wavelength

Transverse

Mechanical

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