Starter quiz

  • What is the top of a wave called?
    • a crest  ✓
    • a trough
    • the rest position
  • A water wave with a bigger amplitude is ...
    • ...faster.
    • ...longer.
    • ...shorter.
    • ...taller.  ✓
  • A sound wave is made by an object that is ______.
    • 'vibrating' ✓
  • How does a rope move when a wave is sent along it, by shaking one end?
    How does a rope move when a wave is sent along it, by shaking one end?
    • it moves forwards with the wave
    • it moves forwards, but slower than the wave
    • it moves up and down  ✓
    • it moves backwards and forwards
  • How does a ball floating on water move as a water wave passes by?
    How does a ball floating on water move as a water wave passes by?
    • it moves forwards with the wave
    • it moves forwards, but slower than the wave
    • it moves up and down  ✓
    • it moves forwards and backwards
  • What is not transferred forwards with a water wave?
    What is not transferred forwards with a water wave?
    • water  ✓
    • an oscillation
    • energy
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