Waves & Energy Transfer Read About It

What is the scientific meaning of 'medium' in the context of waves?

• A material through which the wave travels

• A size that is not large and not small

• A disturbance that transfers energy

• A type of wave that does not require a medium

Which type of wave does not require a medium to travel?

• Mechanical waves

• Electromagnetic waves

• Sound waves

• Seismic waves

What determines the amount of energy in a wave?

• The wave's height and oscillation speed

• The wave's wavelength

• The type of medium it travels through

• The direction of the wave's movement

How does the disturbance in a longitudinal wave move in relation to the energy flow?

• Perpendicular to the energy flow

• Parallel to the energy flow

• In a circular motion

• Opposite to the energy flow

What is an example of a transverse wave?

• Sound waves

• Shock waves

• Surface ripples on a pond

• Seismic waves

What happens when a balloon bursts due to overinflation?

• A transverse wave is formed

• A shock wave of air expands outward

• The balloon creates a mechanical wave

• The balloon generates electromagnetic waves

What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?

• Transverse waves move parallel to energy flow, while longitudinal waves move perpendicular

• Transverse waves move perpendicular to energy flow, while longitudinal waves move parallel

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

• Transverse waves are mechanical, while longitudinal waves are electromagnetic

What is Kinetic Energy?

• Energy of Motion

• Energy from food

• Energy due to position

• Energy from sound