Revision: General Wave Properties Report a question What's wrong with this question? You cannot submit an empty report. Please add some details. 12 Waves - Revision Quiz Test your understanding of General Wave Properties here: 1 / 5 1) The diagram below shows the position of a string at a particular instant of time as a progressive transverse wave travels along it from right to left. Which one of the following correctly states the direction of motion (if any) of the points P, Q and R on the string at the instant shows? B D A C 2 / 5 2) The frequency of a wave is the number of periods made in one second. the number of oscillations made by the wave. the time taken to make one complete oscillation. the number of oscillations made in one second. 3 / 5 3) The diagram shows the refraction of water waves in a ripple tank. What is the change in the velocity and frequency as the water waves enter the shallow region? D C A B 4 / 5 4) Which of the following describes correctly the changes, if any, to the frequency, wavelength and speed of sound as it travels from air into water? B C D A 5 / 5 5) A progressive longitudinal wave is set up in a slinky spring. The diagram below shows the position of the spring at a particular instant of time. The wavelength of the longitudinal wave is 14.0 cm 2.0 cm 4.0 cm 7.0 cm Your score is Restart quiz