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What type of wave is demonstrated by moving a rope up and down?

• Longitudinal wave

• Transverse wave

• Seismic wave

• Sound wave

Which wave is used in a Mexican wave in a sports stadium?

• Longitudinal wave

• Transverse wave

• Seismic wave

• Ultrasound wave

What is a characteristic of longitudinal waves?

• Vibrations are at right angles to the direction of energy travel

• Vibrations are parallel to the direction of energy travel

• They only occur in water

• They cannot travel through air

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

• Sound wave

• Ultrasound wave

• P type earthquake wave

• Ripple on the surface of water

What is an example of a wave that we use every day?

• Seismic wave

• X-ray

• Water wave

• S type earthquake wave

How are transverse waves demonstrated?

• By moving a slinky back and forth

• By moving a rope rapidly up and down

• By shaking a container of water

• By tapping a drum

Which type of wave includes light waves and microwaves?

• Longitudinal waves

• Transverse waves

• Seismic waves

• Sound waves

What is an example of a longitudinal wave?

• Ripple on the surface of water

• X-ray

• Sound wave

• Light wave

What is the direction of particle vibrations in a longitudinal wave?

• At right angles to the direction of energy travel

• Parallel to the direction of energy travel

• In a circular motion

• Randomly in all directions

What are microwaves commonly used for?

• Sending radio signals

• Heating food

• Night vision cameras

• Emitting light