Transverse waves | Physics | Quizalize & Oak National Academy

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?
- 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?
- 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?
- water ✓
- an oscillation
- energy