1) What do waves carry from place to place a) energy, but not matter b) matter, but not energy c) both energy and matter d) neither energy nor matter 2) What type of wave is a sound wave? a) transverse b) longitudinal c) mini d) maxi 3) What type of wave is a radio wave? a) mechanical waves b) sound waves c) little waves d) transverse waves 4) What is the highest point of a wave a) crest b) trough c) amplitude d) frequency 5) What is the lowest point of a wave? a) crest b) trough c) amplitude d) frequency 6) What is the distance between the centre of a wave and its crest? a) crest b) trough c) amplitude d) frequency 7) What is the unit for frequency? a) Joules b) Newtons c) Hertz d) Gauss 8) A wave where particles move parallel to the direction of energy transfer is called a ______________ wave a) Micro waves b) Longitudinal c) Transverse d) X-rays 9) A wave where particles move perpendicular (at right angles) to the direction of energy transfer is called a ______________ wave. a) Longitudinal b) Lengthy c) Transient d) Transverse 10) Wave speed = a) 1/frequency b) 1/wavelength c) frequency x wavelength d) frequency/wavelength

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