Characteristics of Waves Assignment

What is the term used to describe a disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another?

• Frequency

• Wave

• Amplitude

• Medium

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Which of the following describes the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave?

• Frequency

• Amplitude

• Wavelength

• Medium

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What is the term for the number of waves that pass a point in a given amount of time?

• Amplitude

• Frequency

• Wavelength

• Medium

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

• Sound wave

• Water wave

• Seismic P-wave

• Longitudinal wave

What is the primary difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?

• Transverse waves require a medium, while longitudinal waves do not.

• Transverse waves move parallel to the direction of energy transfer, while longitudinal waves move perpendicular.

• Transverse waves move perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer, while longitudinal waves move parallel.

• Transverse waves have higher frequency than longitudinal waves.

What is the definition of a wave?

• A repeating disturbance that carries energy from one point to another

• A stationary object that stores energy

• A solid object that moves energy in a straight line

• A random motion of particles in a liquid

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Through which of the following can waves travel?

• Water, air, or no medium at all

• Only through water

• Only through air

• Only through solid objects

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What happens to the wavelength when the frequency of a wave is low?

• The wavelength becomes shorter

• The wavelength becomes longer

• The wavelength remains the same

• The wavelength disappears

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What happens to the wavelength when the frequency of a wave is high?

• The wavelength becomes shorter

• The wavelength becomes longer

• The wavelength remains the same

• The wavelength disappears

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What does the term "amplitude" refer to in the context of waves?

• The distance between two wave crests.

• The maximum height of a wave from its rest position.

• The time it takes for one complete wave cycle.

• The number of waves passing a point per second.

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