Waves Quiz

What is a wave in the context of physics?

• A disturbance that transmits energy through matter or space

• A type of sea creature

• A sound that can only be heard underwater

• A pattern seen on the surface of rocks

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Which of the following is NOT an example of a wave?

• Water waves in the ocean

• Light waves from the sun

• The smell of food

• Sound waves

What do mechanical waves require to travel through?

• A) A vacuum

• B) A medium

• C) A magnetic field

• D) An electrical circuit

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Which of the following can be a medium for waves to travel through?

• A) Only solids

• B) Only liquids

• C) Only gases

• D) Solids, liquids, or gases

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Which of the following require a medium to travel?

• A) Light waves

• B) Sound waves

• C) Gamma rays

• D) X-rays

Do electromagnetic waves require a medium to travel through?

• Yes, they require a solid medium.

• Yes, they require a liquid medium.

• No, they do not require any medium.

• Yes, they require a gaseous medium.

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Electromagnetic waves can travel through which of the following?

• Air only

• Water only

• Glass only

• Air, water, and glass

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What are the two types of mechanical waves?

• Transverse waves and Sound waves

• Longitudinal waves and Light waves

• Transverse waves and Longitudinal waves

• Sound waves and Light waves

What is the direction of particle movement in a transverse wave relative to the direction of wave travel?

• Parallel

• Perpendicular

• Random

• In the same direction

What is the term used to describe the highest point of a transverse wave?

• Trough

• Crest

• Amplitude

• Wavelength

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