Physics Waves Quiz

What is a wave in the context of physics?

• A) A type of dance move

• B) A repeating disturbance that transfers energy

• C) A sound in music

• D) A graphical representation of data

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

• A) Microwaves

• B) Radio waves

• C) Sound waves

• D) Earthquake

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What do waves transmit?

• A) Particles

• B) Water

• C) Energy

• D) Light only

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Which type of wave is mentioned as coming from the sun?

• A) Sound waves

• B) Radio waves

• C) Light waves

• D) Microwaves

What causes waves according to the image?

• Pressure

• Vibration

• Temperature

• Light

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What type of motion is described as a vibration in the image?

• Circular motion

• Repeated back and forth or up and down motion

• Linear motion

• Random motion

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What does the wave movement in the image represent in terms of energy transfer?

• The rope itself moves from one place to another.

• The energy from the person's arm is transferred through the rope.

• The tree absorbs the energy from the rope.

• The rope creates energy on its own.

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According to the electromagnetic spectrum diagram, which type of wave has the lowest energy?

• Gamma rays

• UV

• Visible light

• Radio

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What can waves transfer through a medium or in empty space?

• Matter

• Particles

• Energy

• Light

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What is a medium in the context of wave transmission?

• A type of energy

• A material through which waves can travel

• A source of light

• A type of wave

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