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What is the primary direction of particle displacement in a transverse wave?

• Parallel to the direction of wave propagation

• Perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation

• Circular around the direction of wave propagation

• At a 45-degree angle to the direction of wave propagation

In which type of wave do particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of wave propagation?

• Transverse wave

• Longitudinal wave

• Surface wave

• Electromagnetic wave

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

• Sound wave in air

• Light wave

• Seismic P-wave

• Sound wave in water

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

• Water wave

• Light wave

• Sound wave in air

• Radio wave

What is the term for the maximum displacement of particles in a wave from their rest position?

• Wavelength

• Frequency

• Amplitude

• Period

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In a transverse wave, what is the distance between two consecutive crests called?

• Amplitude

• Wavelength

• Frequency

• Period

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What is the term for the number of waves that pass a point in one second?

• Wavelength

• Frequency

• Amplitude

• Speed

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Which type of wave requires a medium to travel through?

• Electromagnetic wave

• Mechanical wave

• Gravitational wave

• Quantum wave

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What is the unit of frequency?

• Meters (m)

• Seconds (s)

• Hertz (Hz)

• Joules (J)

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In a longitudinal wave, what is the region called where particles are closest together?

• Crest

• Trough

• Compression

• Rarefaction