A transverse wave is produced by oscillation __________

to the direction of propagation.

A longitudinal wave is produced by oscillation ______________ to the direction of propagation.

In which materials can a sound wave travel? Select all that apply

• human tissue

• steel columns

• cold water on a lake

• lava from an erupting volcano

• the space between a comet and earth

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As a wave travels through a medium, the particles of the medium vibrate in a direction perpendicular to the direction of the wave’s motion. What kind of wave is this?

• pulse wave

• B. transverse wave

• C. longitudinal wave

• D. electromagnetic wave

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If the particles of the medium are vibrating to and fro in the same direction of energy transport, then the wave is a ____ wave.

• a. longitudinal

• b. sound

• c. standing

• d. transverse

A transverse wave is traveling through a medium. See diagram below. The particles of the medium are vibrating _____.

• parallel to the line joining AD.

• b. along the line joining CI.

• c. perpendicular to the line joining AD.

• d. at various angles to the line CI.

• e. along the curve CAEJGBI.

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As a pulse travels though a uniform medium, the speed of the pulse ____.

• a. decreases

• b. increases

• c. remains the same

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The main factor which effects the speed of a sound wave is the ____.

• a. amplitude of the sound wave

• b. intensity of the sound

• c. loudness of the sound

• d. properties of the medium

• e. pitch of the sound

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As a wave travels into a medium in which its speed increases, its wavelength would ____.

• a. decrease

• b. increase

• c. remain the same

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What is the amplitude of the wave in the diagram below?

• a. 0.03 m.

• b. 0.04 m.

• c. 0.05 m.

• d. 0.06 m.

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