WorksheetsLongitudinal and Transverse Waves
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 9mins
Name
Class
Date
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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