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WorksheetsWaves Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 30mins
What is a wave in physical science?
A loud sound
Energy being transferred from one point to another without matter being transferred
A drawing on paper
A type of dance move
What are the two types of waves? Not the ocean :-)
Hot and cold
Long and short
Wet and dry
Mechanical and electromagnetic
What is an example of a mechanical wave? Hint Vibration
Radio waves
Light
Sound
X-rays
Through what can sound waves travel?
They cannot travel
Air, water, and solid material
Only through water
Only through air
Do electromagnetic waves need a medium to travel?
Only in space
No, never
Yes, always
Only through water
What is the medium for mechanical waves?
Solid, liquid, or gas
Only solid materials
They do not need a medium
Only air
What kind of motion do water waves involve? Hint they move forwards and up & down
Only transverse
Only longitudinal
A combination of both longitudinal and transverse motions
No motion at all
What does the term 'medium' refer to in the context of sound waves?
A type of psychic
A musical instrument
The highest volume
A type of matter the wave travels through
Can mechanical waves travel through a vacuum?
Yes, easily
Only during the day
No, they cannot
Only with special equipment
What is an example of a mechanical wave?
Rockets
Xrays
Earthquakes
Wind
