Quiz on Waves

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

• Sound

• Light

• Rock

• Water

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Which of these is a property of waves?

• They are heavy

• They are rhythmic

• They are solid

• They are static

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Which of the following is NOT a medium?

• Particles

• Strings

• Solids

• Light

Which of the following is a characteristic of electromagnetic waves?

• They need a medium

• They do not need a medium

• They are always visible

• They are always audible

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

• Light wave

• Sound wave

• Radio wave

• Microwave

What direction does the matter move in relation to the wave in a transverse wave?

• At right angles

• In the same direction

• In the opposite direction

• In a circular path

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a transverse wave?

• Moves matter in a circular motion

• Moves matter up and down

• Moves matter back and forth

• Moves matter at right angles to the wave direction

Which of these waves moves matter at right angles to the direction of wave travel?

• Transverse wave

• Longitudinal wave

• Sound wave

• Light wave

What kind of motion does a transverse wave cause in the medium?

• Up and down

• Side to side

• Circular

• Diagonal

Which part of the wave is labeled in the diagram?

• Trough

• Crest

• Bottom

• Middle