Transversal vs Longitudinal Waves

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

• Satellite

• Megaphone

• Guitar

• Earthquake

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

• X-ray

• Clapping

• Tsunami waves

• Remote control

What type of wave is associated with a megaphone?

• Transverse

• Longitudinal

• Both

• Neither

Match these

• the ability to do work

• energy

• longitudinal wave

• sound

• transverse wave

• light

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Which item is related to a transverse wave?

• Bell

• Microwave

• Satellite

• Earthquake

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Match the following to the correct type of wave.

Groups:

(a) Transverse

,

(b) Longitudinal

• Satellite

• Microwave

• Guitar

• Bell

• Earthquake

• Remote Control

• X-Ray

• Clapping

• Tsunami waves

• Megaphone

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1