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Longitudinal and Transverse Waves

Total questions: 8

Worksheet time: 9mins

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1.

In a transverse wave, the vibrations are (a)   to the direction of the wave.

2.

Waves can transfer...

a)

energy

b)

matter

c)

information

3.

The vibrations in a longitudinal wave are (a)   to the direction of energy transfer.

4.

Select the transverse waves.

a)

water waves

b)

light

c)

ultrasound

d)

radio waves

e)

P waves

5.

Sound waves are (a)   waves.

6.

Seismic waves can be...

a)

longitudinal

b)

transverse

7.

Sound waves can travel through a vacuum because they don't require particles.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Compare and contrast transverse and longitudinal waves, giving examples of each.

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