
Waves: Longitudinal and Transversal Waves Quiz
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main characteristic of longitudinal waves?
The oscillations occur in a direction perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer.
The oscillations occur in the same direction as the direction of energy transfer.
The waves do not require a medium for propagation.
The waves can only travel through a vacuum.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a characteristic of transversal waves?
The oscillations occur in the same direction as the wave travels.
They can only travel through solid materials.
The oscillations occur in a direction perpendicular to the direction of wave travel.
They cannot be polarized.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of a longitudinal wave?
Light wave
Water wave
Sound wave
Radio wave
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NGSS.HS-PS4-1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an application of longitudinal waves?
GPS technology
Ultrasound imaging
Television broadcasting
Polarized sunglasses
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do longitudinal and transversal waves differ in terms of energy transfer?
Longitudinal waves transfer energy in a circular motion, while transversal waves transfer energy in a straight line.
Longitudinal waves transfer energy in the same direction as the wave travels, while transversal waves transfer energy perpendicular to the direction of wave travel.
There is no difference in how they transfer energy.
Transversal waves require a medium to transfer energy, while longitudinal waves do not.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is not a property of transversal waves?
They can travel through a vacuum.
They consist of compressions and rarefactions.
They can be polarized.
They exhibit reflection and refraction.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of wave is a seismic P-wave?
Longitudinal
Transversal
Electromagnetic
Surface wave
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NGSS.HS-PS4-1
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