1. Complete the following statements:
- Waves transfer energy without transferring matter.
- Mechanical waves cannot travel through empty space.
- Electromagnetic waves can travel through empty space.
- Transverse waves move perpendicular to the direction of the wave.
- Longitudinal waves move parallel to the direction of the wave.
2. Use words in the box to complete the diagram.
- [Left arrow pointing to distance between two crests] wavelength
- [Arrow pointing to highest point] crest
- [Arrow pointing to vertical distance from equilibrium to crest] amplitude
- [Arrow pointing to lowest point] trough
- [Arrow pointing to horizontal line through middle] equilibrium line
3. Select which property of a wave is being described in each statement.
- crest The top of a wave.
- trough The bottom of a wave.
- frequency The number of waves that pass in 1 second.
- period The time it takes for one wave to pass or complete a cycle.
- amplitude The maximum height of a wave from the equilibrium line (rest position).
- wavelength The distance between two consecutive troughs.
- transverse Waves that travel perpendicular to the energy movement.
- mechanical Waves that require a medium to travel through.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of waves practice worksheet.
