WAVES QUIZ

In a transverse wave, what is the direction of vibration of the particles?

• Parallel to the wave direction

• Perpendicular to the wave direction

• At an angle to the wave direction

• Randomly in all directions

Seismic waves generated by an earthquake are classified as longitudinal waves.

• true

• false

What is a characteristic feature of a longitudinal wave?

• Rarefactions and compressions

• Crests and troughs

• Wavelength and frequency

• Nodes and antinodes

Sound waves in air are examples of electromagnetic waves.

• true

• false

What is happening at the area highlighted in the wave?

• Compression

• Rarefaction

What is #6?

• amplitude

• crest

• trough

• wavelength

What is #7?

• amplitude

• crest

• trough

• wavelength

What is #8?

• amplitude

• crest

• trough

• wavelength

What is #9?

• amplitude

• crest

• trough

• wavelength

How is energy transferred by a wave?

• By creating a magnetic field

• By generating static electricity

• By altering the density of the medium

• Through a series of vibrations