Transverse waves Reading
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Science
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8th Grade
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Medium
Lawrence Garza
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of a transverse wave?
Sound waves
Seismic P-waves
Light waves
Pressure waves
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to the wavelength as the frequency of a wave increases?
It increases
It decreases
It remains constant
It doubles
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which property of transverse waves is used to control the strength and range of radio signals?
Frequency
Amplitude
Wavelength
Speed
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