Waves Quiz

What is the characteristic of particles in a longitudinal wave?

• In a longitudinal wave, particles of the medium vibrate perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.

• In a longitudinal wave, particles of the medium do not require a medium to propagate.

• In a longitudinal wave, particles of the medium only occur in gases.

• In a longitudinal wave, particles of the medium vibrate parallel to the direction of wave propagation.

Which of the following is not a transverse wave?

• Light wave

• Radio wave

• Wave on a string

• Sound wave

True or False: In a longitudinal wave, the particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of the wave.

• True

• False

• Diagonal to the direction of the wave

• Perpendicular to the direction of the wave

True or False: In a transverse wave, the particles of the medium move perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

• False

• True

• Parallel

• Random

What is the frequency of a wave?

• maximum displacement

• number of waves passing a point in a given time

• wavelength

• minimum displacement

Give an example of a longitudinal wave.

• light wave

• sound wave

• transverse wave

• electromagnetic wave

Which statement best describes waves?

• Waves move matter from one place to another.

• Waves are repeating patterns of motion that transfer energy.

• Waves can move matter, but not energy.

• Waves are repeating patterns of motion.

What is the highest point of a wave?

• trough

• equilbrium

• amplitude

• crest

True or False: Amplitude affects wavelength.

• True

• False

The matter through which waves can travel is called...

• ocean

• medium

• air

• oscillation