Quiz for:
Fundamentals of Wave Characteristics and Behavior

Question 1

Which type of wave features oscillations perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer?

Question 2

Where is the highest point of the wave located?

Question 3

In which type of wave are oscillations parallel to the direction of energy transfer?

Question 4

What is the distance of one complete oscillation of a wave known as?

Question 5

If a wave has a time period of 0.5 seconds, what is its frequency?

Question 6

What is the maximum displacement of a wave from its equilibrium position called?

Question 7

What areas in a longitudinal wave are known as regions of lower density?

Question 8

What characterizes longitudinal waves?

Question 9

How is wave speed calculated?

Question 10

If a sound wave's wavelength is 0.7 meters and the frequency is 400 Hz, calculate the wave speed.

Question 11

What is the formula to calculate frequency if the time period is known?

Question 12

What is the time it takes for one complete oscillation of a wave?

Question 13

Which graph shows displacement as a function of distance from the start?

Question 14

What type of graph measures time period instead of wavelength in wave studies?

Question 15

What do waves transfer from one location to another?