Waves Quiz

What is the direction of oscillations in transverse waves relative to the energy flow?

• Parallel

• Perpendicular

• Diagonal

• Random

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

• Light wave

• Radio wave

• Sound wave

• Surface wave on water

How is wavelength defined for transverse waves?

• Distance from compression to compression

• Distance from rarefaction to rarefaction

• Distance from crest to trough

• Distance from any point on one wave to the equivalent point on an adjacent wave

What is the unit for measuring frequency?

• Meter (m)

• Hertz (Hz)

• Second (s)

• Newton (N)

What does a frequency of 5 Hz signify?

• 5 waves pass a point each minute

• 5 waves pass a point each hour

• 5 waves pass a point each second

• 5 waves pass a point each millisecond

What is the definition of amplitude?

• The speed at which the energy is transferred through the medium

• The time it takes for one wave to be produced or to pass a point

• The maximum displacement of a point on a wave away from its undisturbed position

• The distance between two successive waves

How is the period (T) of a wave related to its frequency (f)?

• T = f × wavelength

• T = 1/f

• T = f/1

• T = frequency × time

What is the formula for wave speed?

• wave speed = frequency + wavelength

• wave speed = frequency / wavelength

• wave speed = frequency × wavelength

• wave speed = distance / time

What is the purpose of using a trundle wheel in the "Required Practical: Measuring the Speed of Sound"?

• To measure the frequency of the sound

• To measure the amplitude of the sound

• To measure the distance for the sound to travel

• To measure the time it takes for the sound to travel

Which type of wave requires a medium to travel through?

• Transverse waves only

• Longitudinal waves only

• Both transverse and longitudinal waves

• Neither transverse nor longitudinal waves