Understanding Waves and Their Properties

What is the primary function of waves as discussed in the introduction?

• To create sound

• To produce heat

• To transfer energy

• To generate light

How is the speed of a wave calculated?

• By dividing wavelength by frequency

• By multiplying frequency and amplitude

• By multiplying frequency and wavelength

• By adding frequency and wavelength

What happens to waves during reflection?

• They change direction

• They disappear

• They bounce back

• They change speed

Which type of wave moves parallel to the direction of energy transfer?

• Surface wave

• Transverse wave

• Longitudinal wave

• Electromagnetic wave

In a transverse wave, how do particles move relative to the direction of wave travel?

• Randomly

• Circular

• Perpendicular

• Parallel