P6 Transverse and Longitudinal Waves GCSE AQA

What do waves transfer from one place to another?

• Energy

• Matter

• Energy and matter

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Do waves transfer matter from one place to another?

• Yes
• No
• Sometimes

What are the two types of waves?

• Transverse
• Longitudinal
• Seismic
• P waves

How do the oscillations of a transverse wave move in relation to the direction of the wave?

• Perpendicular to the direction of the wave.
• Parallel to the direction of the wave

How do the oscillations of the longitudinal wave move in relation to the direction of the wave?

• Perpendicular to the direction of the wave.
• Parallel to the direction of the wave

Which area is an area of compression?

• A
• B
• C

Which area is an area of rarefaction?

• A
• B
• C

What does A represent in the diagram?

• Wavelength
• Amplitude
• Crest or trough
• Maximum displacement

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Are ripples in water transverse or longitudinal waves?

• Transverse
• Longitudinal

How are ripples moving through water showing that waves don't transfer matter?

• As a ripple moves through the water, the water molecules move up and down as the ripple passes but they are not moved along in the direction of the ripple. This shows that waves do not transfer matter.
• As a ripple moves through the water, the water molecules to and fro as the ripple passes but they are not moved along in the same direction of the ripple. This shows that waves sometimes transfer matter.