Wave Quiz

What is a wave?

• A rhythmic disturbance that transfers energy through matter or space.

• A solid object that moves energy from one place to another.

• A type of sound that travels through air.

• A form of light that can be seen by the human eye.

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What does a wave carry from place to place?

• Matter

• Energy

• Light

• Sound

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What type of waves are capable of transferring energy through a vacuum?

• Mechanical Waves

• Electromagnetic Waves

• Sound Waves

• Water Waves

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Which type of waves can only travel through a medium?

• Electromagnetic Waves

• Light Waves

• Mechanical Waves

• Radio Waves

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

• Electromagnetic waves

• Vibrations in string instruments

• Sound waves

• Ripples of surface of water

In a longitudinal wave, how does the matter in the medium move relative to the wave direction?

• At right angles to the wave direction

• Perpendicular to wave motion

• In the same direction as wave motion

• Opposite to wave motion

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What is the highest point of a transverse wave called?

• Trough

• Crest

• Node

• Antinode

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What is the lowest point of a transverse wave called?

• Crest

• Peak

• Trough

• Equilibrium

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In a longitudinal wave, what is the term for the area where particles are pushed together?

• Compression

• Rarefaction

• Amplitude

• Frequency

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What is the term for the area where particles are spread apart in a longitudinal wave?

• Compression

• Rarefaction

• Wavelength

• Crest

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