All About Waves

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

What is a compressional (longitudinal) wave?

• A wave in which the medium moves at right angles to the wave direction.

• A wave in which the medium moves back and forth in the same direction as the wave.

• A wave that travels faster than light.

• A wave that does not require a medium.

What is the distance between one point on a wave and the exact same place on the next wave called?

• Frequency

• Amplitude

• Wavelength

• Wave Speed

Wave speed depends on the medium the wave is traveling in. Which of the following is NOT a medium mentioned?

• A) Solids

• B) Liquids

• C) Gases

• D) Plasma

Which of the following conditions leads to large diffraction?

• A) Large obstacle, small wavelength

• B) Small obstacle, large wavelength

• C) Large obstacle, large wavelength

• D) Small obstacle, small wavelength