GCSE Physics - Intro to Waves - Longitudinal and Transverse Waves #61

The video tutorial covers the fundamental concepts of waves, including their properties, how they transfer energy, and the differences between transverse and longitudinal waves. It explains key terms such as amplitude, wavelength, and frequency, and provides equations for calculating wave speed. The tutorial also distinguishes between displacement-distance and displacement-time graphs, and demonstrates how to calculate frequency and time period. Finally, it highlights the differences in oscillation direction between transverse and longitudinal waves, providing examples of each type.

What do waves transfer from one place to another?

• Both matter and energy

• Energy

• Matter

• Neither matter nor energy

What is the term for the maximum displacement of a wave from its equilibrium point?

• Wavelength

• Frequency

• Amplitude

• Crest

How is frequency related to the time period of a wave?

• Frequency is double the time period

• Frequency is half of the time period

• Frequency is the reciprocal of the time period

• Frequency is the square of the time period

If a wave has a frequency of 400 Hz and a wavelength of 0.7 meters, what is its speed?

• 28 meters per second

• 2800 meters per second

• 0.28 meters per second

• 280 meters per second

In which type of wave are the oscillations perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer?

• Transverse waves

• Surface waves

• Seismic waves

• Longitudinal waves

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

• Radio wave

• Water wave

• Light wave

• Sound wave

What is the term for the region where particles are spread out in a longitudinal wave?

• Trough

• Rarefaction

• Compression

• Crest