Transverse Waves and Their Properties

Which type of wave requires a medium to travel?

• Electromagnetic

• Mechanical

• Surface

• Longitudinal

Which of the following waves is not a mechanical wave?

• A) Sound

• B) Light

• C) Water

• D) Seismic

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Transverse waves move particles _______ to the direction of wave propagation.

• parallel

• perpendicular

• circular

• random

Longitudinal waves are also known as _______ waves.

• compressional

• transverse

• surface

• electromagnetic

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

• Ocean wave

• Sound wave

• Light wave

• Radio wave

The less energy a wave has, the smaller its:

• crest

• frequency

• wavelength

• amplitude

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The more energy a wave has, the larger its:

• crest

• frequency

• wavelength

• amplitude

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All waves have wavelength, frequency, ______, and speed.

• scientific theory

• speed

• frequency

• rest point

• amplitude

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In the wave diagram, what is number 3 referred to as?

• Wavelength

• Frequency

• Trough

• Amplitude

• Crest

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Fill in the blank: The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave is called the _______.

• Wavelength

• Crest

• Trough

• Amplitude

• Frequency