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Physics - Waves

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which one is longitudinal wave?

a)

Electromagnetic waves

b)

Seismic S waves

c)

Ultrasound waves

d)

Dog

2.

Which one is a transverse wave?

a)

Sound waves

b)

Seismic P waves

c)

Radio waves

d)

Electromagnetic waves

3.

The distance travelled by a wave in one period is called?

a)

Frequency

b)

Wavelength

c)

Hertz

d)

Amplitude

4.

The frequency of a wave is doubled when the wavelength remains the same. What happens to the speed of the wave?

a)

Doubles

b)

Nothing

c)

Slows down

d)

Explodes

5.

Which statement describes a transverse wave?

a)

They have the same frequency

b)

They store no energy

c)

They have the same velocity

d)

The particles oscillate in perpendicular direction of its propagation.

6.

Which statement describes a longitudinal wave?

a)

The particles oscillate along the same direction as the wave.

b)

They have the same wavelength

c)

They have the same frequency

d)

They have the same velocity

7.

Two waves pulses with equal positive amplitudes travel on a cord approaching each other. What is the result of the oscillation when the pulses reach the same point?

a)

It is constructive interference with zero amplitude

b)

It is constructive interference with doubled amplitude

c)

It is destructive interference with negative amplitude

d)

Sun

8.

Which one is the equation for wave speed?

a)

velocity = frequency x hertz

b)

velocity = frequency x wavelength

c)

wavelength = wave height x distance

d)

Velocity = frequency / time

9.

The frequency of a wave increases when the speed remains the same. What happens to the distance between two consecutive crests?

a)

Doubles

b)

Nothing

c)

Halved

d)

Decreases

10.

A wave travels on a string of Length, linear density, and tension. Which of the following true?

a)

Wave speed is inversely proportional to the tension

b)

Wave speed is directly proportional to he linear density

c)

Wave speed increases with increasing tension

d)

The wave speed only depends on the length of the string