Understanding Waves

What are the two main types of waves discussed in the video?

• Longitudinal and Transverse

• Mechanical and Electromagnetic

• Sound and Light

• Compression and Rarefaction

In a longitudinal wave, how do the oscillations relate to the direction of energy transfer?

• They are perpendicular

• They are random

• They are circular

• They are parallel

What is an example of a longitudinal wave?

• Radio wave

• Sound wave

• Water wave

• Light wave

In a transverse wave, how are the oscillations oriented in relation to the direction of energy transfer?

• Random

• Parallel

• Perpendicular

• Circular

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

• Water wave

• Sound wave

• Seismic wave

• Pressure wave

What is the definition of wavelength?

• The distance between two peaks or troughs

• The height of the wave

• The distance from the midpoint to the peak

• The number of waves passing a point per second

How can wavelength be measured?

• From the midpoint to the trough

• From the midpoint to the peak

• From the start to the end of a wave

• Between two peaks or two troughs

What is amplitude?

• The height of the entire wave

• The length of one complete wave

• The distance between the midpoint and the peak or trough

• The number of waves passing a point per second

How is frequency defined?

• The height of the wave

• The distance between two peaks

• The distance from the midpoint to the peak

• The number of complete waves passing a point per second

Which unit is used to measure frequency?

• Watts

• Hertz

• Seconds

• Meters