Waves Quiz

What is the definition of transverse waves?

• Waves that move perpendicular to the direction of the wave motion

• Waves that move parallel to the direction of the wave motion

• Waves that move in a circular motion

• Waves that move in a zigzag pattern

What is the definition of longitudinal waves?

• Waves that move perpendicular to the direction of the wave motion

• Waves that move parallel to the direction of the wave motion

• Waves that move in a circular motion

• Waves that move in a zigzag pattern

Which of the following is an example of a transverse wave?

• Sound waves

• Water waves

• Radio waves

• Light waves

Which of the following is an example of a longitudinal wave?

• Sound waves

• Water waves

• Radio waves

• Light waves

Which property is associated with longitudinal waves?

• Amplitude

• Wavelength

• Frequency

• Compression and rarefaction

What is the definition of transverse waves?

• Waves that move perpendicular to the direction of the wave motion

• Waves that move parallel to the direction of the wave motion

• Waves that move in a circular motion

• Waves that move in a zigzag pattern

What is the definition of longitudinal waves?

• Waves that move perpendicular to the direction of the wave motion

• Waves that move parallel to the direction of the wave motion

• Waves that move in a circular motion

• Waves that move in a zigzag pattern

Which of the following is an example of a longitudinal wave?

• Sound waves

• Water waves

• Radio waves

• Light waves

Which property is associated with longitudinal waves?

• Amplitude

• Wavelength

• Frequency

• Compression and rarefaction

Although light is visible from stars, we cannot hear the sound created from the explosions on those stars. Light is a transverse wave and sound waves are compressional waves.

Which statement is correct about light and sound waves?

• Light waves are transverse waves and they cannot move through the vacuum of space.

• Sound waves are compressional waves and they cannot move through the vacuum of space.

• Light waves and sound waves have identical properties, regardless of whether they are compressional or transverse waves.