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What is a characteristic of transverse waves?

• Particles move parallel to the direction of wave propagation.

• Particles move perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.

• They require a medium to travel through.

• They cannot travel through a vacuum.

Which of the following is a characteristic of longitudinal waves?

• They can travel through a vacuum.

• Particles move perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.

• Particles move parallel to the direction of wave propagation.

• They do not require a medium to travel through.

What is an example of a transverse wave?

• Sound wave

• Light wave

• Sonar wave

• Seismic P-wave

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

• Radio wave

• Water wave

• Sound wave

• Light wave

What is the primary application of sonar waves?

• Communication in space

• Underwater navigation and detection

• Medical imaging

• Broadcasting radio signals

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Which property of sound waves determines the pitch of the sound?

• Amplitude

• Frequency

• Speed

• Wavelength

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What is the formula for wave speed?

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In which medium do sound waves travel the fastest?

• Air

• Water

• Vacuum

• Steel

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What is the unit of frequency?

• Hertz (Hz)

• Meters (m)

• Seconds (s)

• Joules (J)

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Which of the following is a real-world example of a transverse wave?

• Earthquake P-wave

• Sound wave in air

• Light wave from the sun

• Sonar wave in water