Waves

What type of wave causes particles to vibrate perpendicular to the direction of wave travel?

• Transverse wave

• Longitudinal wave

• Surface wave

• Electromagnetic wave

In which type of wave do particles move back and forth in the same direction as the wave?

• Transverse wave

• Longitudinal wave

• Surface wave

• Mechanical wave

Which type of wave requires a medium to travel through?

• Transverse wave

• Longitudinal wave

• Surface wave

• Electromagnetic wave

Sound waves are an example of which type of wave?

• Transverse wave

• Longitudinal wave

• Surface wave

• Electromagnetic wave

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

• Sound wave

• Water wave

• Light wave

• Earthquake wave

What is the highest point of a wave called?

• Crest

• Trough

• Amplitude

• Wavelength

What is the lowest point of a wave called?

• Crest

• Trough

• Wavelength

• Amplitude

The distance between two consecutive crests of a wave is called:

• Crest

• Trough

• Wavelength

• Amplitude

The maximum displacement of a wave from its rest position is called:

• Crest

• Trough

• Wavelength

• Amplitude

What determines the loudness of a sound wave?

• Wavelength

• Frequency

• Amplitude

• Speed