Describe how do the particles of a longitudinal wave vibrate?

They vibrate parallel to the direction the wave is traveling.

They vibrate perpendicular to the direction the wave is traveling.

They vibrate in a circular motion.

Energy travels through a wave in a medium by:

Vibrating particles in the medium

Moving particles from one place to another

Creating a vacuum in the medium

Changing the temperature of the medium

Apply Concepts: A ribbon is tied to the first loop of a spring as a marker. The spring is pulled and then released to create a longitudinal wave. Where is the ribbon after three complete vibrations?

At the midpoint between compression and rarefaction

The amplitude of a wave is described as:

The maximum displacement from the rest position

The height from the crest to the trough

The distance between two consecutive crests

The time taken for one complete cycle

Waves of large amplitude carry more energy because:

They have greater displacement.

Identify: When the amplitudes of waves are equal, which frequency waves have the most energy?

Frequency does not affect energy

Explain how to produce a longitudinal wave on a spring that has large energy. There are two answers; one involves wavelength and the other frequency.

Decrease the wavelength and increase the frequency

Increase the wavelength and decrease the frequency

Increase both wavelength and frequency

Decrease both wavelength and frequency

Which of the following best describes the relationship between frequency and wavelength in a wave?

They are inversely proportional.

They are directly proportional.

What is the relationship between the speed of a wave and its wavelength if the frequency is constant?

The speed is directly proportional to the wavelength.

The speed is inversely proportional to the wavelength.

The speed is independent of the wavelength.

The speed is equal to the wavelength.

What happens to the wavelength of a wave if its speed is halved while the frequency remains constant?

The wavelength remains the same.

Give examples of mechanical waves.

sound waves, water waves, seismic waves

What are the properties of sound waves?

Sound waves are mechanical waves that require a medium to travel through. They are longitudinal waves, which means that the particles of the medium vibrate parallel to the direction of wave propagation. Sound waves can be described by their frequency, wavelength, amplitude, and speed.

Sound waves are transverse waves, which means that the particles of the medium vibrate perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.

Sound waves are electromagnetic waves that do not require a medium to travel through.

Sound waves can only be described by their frequency and amplitude, and not by their wavelength or speed.

Wave Energy Transfer Quiz

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MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following are examples of mechanical waves?

Sound Waves

Ocean Waves

Light Waves

All of the above

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What indicates that a water wave transfers energy to a floating object?

The object remains stationary.

The object moves up and down.

The object sinks.

The object changes color.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Why does the first ball stop when it hits the second in the image shown?

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DROPDOWN QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

(a) waves need a medium to transfer energy; (b) waves do not.

Transverse

Mechanical

Electromagnetic

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify what are the two main types of waves?

Transverse and Longitudinal

Mechanical and Electromagnetic

Sound and Light

Radio and Microwave

Answer explanation

The two main types of waves are Transverse and Longitudinal. Transverse waves oscillate perpendicular to the direction of travel, while Longitudinal waves oscillate parallel to the direction of travel. All other waves are examples that fall under the category of transverse or longitudinal.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify what is the direction of a transverse wave relative to its direction of motion?

Parallel

Perpendicular

At an angle

Opposite

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An electromagnetic wave is identified as a transverse wave because:

The electric and magnetic fields oscillate parallel to the direction of wave propagation.

The electric and magnetic fields oscillate perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.

The wave can travel through a vacuum.

The wave requires a medium to propagate.

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Wave Energy Transfer Quiz

Which of the following are examples of mechanical waves?

What indicates that a water wave transfers energy to a floating object?

Why does the first ball stop when it hits the second in the image shown?

​ (a) waves need a medium to transfer energy; ​ (b) waves do not.

Identify what are the two main types of waves?

The two main types of waves are Transverse and Longitudinal. Transverse waves oscillate perpendicular to the direction of travel, while Longitudinal waves oscillate parallel to the direction of travel. All other waves are examples that fall under the category of transverse or longitudinal.

Identify what is the direction of a transverse wave relative to its direction of motion?

An electromagnetic wave is identified as a transverse wave because:

Describe how do the particles of a longitudinal wave vibrate?

Identify: Which type of wave must have a medium in order to travel?

Energy travels through a wave in a medium by:

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(a) waves need a medium to transfer energy; (b) waves do not.