Wave Properties and Types

The video tutorial explains the concept of waves using a wave machine made of Lego. It distinguishes between mechanical and electromagnetic waves, highlighting how energy is transferred without moving particles. The tutorial introduces a Mexican wave machine to demonstrate wave properties like amplitude and wavelength. It explains transverse and longitudinal waves, using examples like slinkies and seismic waves. The video also covers graphical representation of waves, focusing on displacement, amplitude, and wavelength, and introduces the Greek letter lambda for wavelength.

What is a mechanical wave?

• A wave that does not require particles to travel

• A wave that is only visible in light

• A wave that requires particles to move

• A wave that only travels in water

What is the primary function of a wave?

• To create light

• To transfer particles from one place to another

• To transfer energy from one place to another

• To create sound

In a Mexican wave machine, what does the amplitude represent?

• The speed of the wave

• The frequency of the wave

• The distance from the rest position to the maximum displacement

• The total height of the wave

How do particles move in a transverse wave?

• In a random motion

• Perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer

• In a circular motion

• Parallel to the direction of energy transfer

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

• Seismic primary waves

• Electromagnetic waves

• Sound waves

• Ultrasound waves

How do particles move in a longitudinal wave?

• Parallel to the direction of energy transfer

• In a circular motion

• Perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer

• In a random motion

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

• X-rays

• Sound waves

• Radio waves

• Light waves

What does the Greek letter lambda (λ) represent in wave terminology?

• Amplitude

• Frequency

• Wavelength

• Speed

In a wave graph, what does the y-axis typically represent?

• Frequency

• Time

• Displacement

• Speed

What is the distance between two consecutive points in phase on a wave called?

• Amplitude

• Frequency

• Wavelength

• Period