Transverse waves Reading

What is the primary characteristic of transverse waves?

• Particles move parallel to the wave direction

• Particles move perpendicularly to the wave direction

• Particles remain stationary

• Particles move in a circular motion

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

• Sound waves

• Seismic P-waves

• Light waves

• Pressure waves

Why can electromagnetic waves travel through a vacuum?

• They are mechanical waves

• They rely on electric and magnetic fields sustaining each other

• They require a medium like air or water

• They are composed of particles

What does amplitude measure in a transverse wave?

• The distance between two crests

• The maximum displacement from the resting position

• The number of waves passing a point per second

• The speed of the wave

How is wavelength defined in a transverse wave?

• The height of the wave

• The distance between two corresponding points on the wave

• The number of waves passing a point per second

• The energy carried by the wave

What happens to the wavelength as the frequency of a wave increases?

• It increases

• It decreases

• It remains constant

• It doubles

Which property of transverse waves is used to control the strength and range of radio signals?

• Frequency

• Amplitude

• Wavelength

• Speed

What happens when you change the wavelength of a wave?