18. PS.6a - Longitudinal and Transverse Waves

What type of wave is a sound wave?

• Transverse wave

• Longitudinal wave

• Electromagnetic wave

• Surface wave

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

• Sound wave

• Light wave

• Seismic P-wave

• Pressure wave

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Describe how energy is transferred in a longitudinal wave.

• Energy is transferred through the vibration of particles perpendicular to the direction of wave travel.

• Energy is transferred through the vibration of particles parallel to the direction of wave travel.

• Energy is transferred through electromagnetic fields.

• Energy is transferred through the movement of particles in a circular motion.

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Explain how energy is transferred in a transverse wave.

• Energy is transferred through the vibration of particles parallel to the direction of wave travel.

• Energy is transferred through the vibration of particles perpendicular to the direction of wave travel.

• Energy is transferred through electromagnetic fields.

• Energy is transferred through the movement of particles in a circular motion.

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Which of the following best describes the motion of particles in a longitudinal wave?

• Particles move in a circular motion.

• Particles move perpendicular to the wave direction.

• Particles move parallel to the wave direction.

• Particles do not move.

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Which of the following best describes the motion of particles in a transverse wave?

• Particles move in a circular motion.

• Particles move perpendicular to the wave direction.

• Particles move parallel to the wave direction.

• Particles do not move.

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A wave travels through a medium, causing the particles of the medium to vibrate back and forth in the same direction as the wave. What type of wave is this?

• Transverse wave

• Longitudinal wave

• Surface wave

• Electromagnetic wave

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A wave travels through a medium, causing the particles of the medium to vibrate up and down while the wave moves horizontally. What type of wave is this?

• Transverse wave

• Longitudinal wave

• Surface wave

• Electromagnetic wave

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Which of the following statements is true about the energy transfer in waves?

• Energy is transferred without the movement of particles.

• Energy is transferred through the movement of particles in the medium.

• Energy is transferred only in electromagnetic waves.

• Energy is not transferred in waves.

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What is the primary difference between longitudinal and transverse waves in terms of particle motion?

• Longitudinal waves have particles that move in a circular motion, while transverse waves have particles that move in a straight line.

• Longitudinal waves have particles that move parallel to the wave direction, while transverse waves have particles that move perpendicular to the wave direction.

• Longitudinal waves have particles that move perpendicular to the wave direction, while transverse waves have particles that move parallel to the wave direction.

• There is no difference in particle motion between longitudinal and transverse waves.

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