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Describing waves

Quiz by Julie Manning

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13 questions
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  • Q1
    The size of vibrations or the maximum distance a particle moves away from its resting position when a wave passes.
    frequency
    velocity
    amplitude
    interface
    30s
  • Q2
    A group of waves that all travel at the same speed in a vacuum, and are all transverse.
    electromagnetic waves
    transverse wave
    longitudinal wave
    seismic wave
    30s
  • Q3
    The number of vibrations (or the number of waves) per second.
    frequency
    medium
    hertz (Hz)
    amplitude
    30s
  • Q4
    The unit for frequency. One hertz is one wave per second.
    medium
    velocity
    period
    hertz (Hz)
    30s
  • Q5
    A wave where the particles vibrate in the same direction as the wave is travelling.
    sound wave
    longitudinal wave
    transverse wave
    seismic wave
    30s
  • Q6
    Any substance through which something travels.
    velocity
    period
    wave
    medium
    30s
  • Q7
    The time taken for one complete wave to pass a point. It is measured in seconds.
    period
    wave
    medium
    velocity
    30s
  • Q8
    Vibrations in the rocks of the Earth caused by earthquakes or explosions. There are transverse and longitudinal seismic waves.
    transverse wave
    longitudinal wave
    sound wave
    seismic waves
    30s
  • Q9
    Vibrations in the particles of a solid, liquid or gas, which are detected by our ears and 'heard' as sounds. Sound waves are longitudinal waves.
    wavelength
    transverse wave
    sound waves
    seismic waves
    30s
  • Q10
    A wave where the vibrations are at right angles to the direction the wave is travelling.
    sound waves
    electromagnetic waves
    longitudinal wave
    transverse wave
    30s
  • Q11
    The speed of an object in a particular direction. Usually measured in metres per second (m/s).
    wavelength
    velocity
    hertz (Hz)
    amplitude
    30s
  • Q12
    A way of transferring energy or information. Many waves travel when particles pass on vibrations.
    frequency
    wavelength
    wave
    medium
    30s
  • Q13
    The distance between a point on one wave and the same point on the next wave.
    wavelength
    period
    medium
    velocity
    30s

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