General Wave Properties-Physics-class 10-BSEK

A wave is a disturbance that transfers ________ from one place to another.

• Matter

• Mass

• Energy

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What types of waves can travel through empty space AND mediums?

• Longitudinal

• Mechanical

• Electromagnetic

Which of the following is a mechanical wave?

• X-ray

• Infrared

• Radio waves

• Sound

The height of a wave from its resting point (B).

• Frequency

• Wave speed

• Wavelength

• Amplitude

The length of a wave, from crest to crest or trough to trough. (D)

• Frequency

• Wave speed

• Wavelength

• Amplitude

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The correct unit for wavelength is:

• Hz

• S

• m

• cm

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The distance between two troughs in a wave is:

• frequency

• wavelength

• equilibrium

• period

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A substance (like solid, liquid or gas) that the energy of a wave can travel through

• amplitude

• compression

• medium

• frequency

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The area of a longitudinal wave where the particles are crowded together.

• compression

• crest

• transverse

• medium

The highest point on a wave.

• frequency

• compression

• trough

• crest