Gr 10 Physical Sciences Ch 6: What is a transverse wave?
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What is the direction of motion of particles in a transverse wave?

  • At an angle of 45 degrees to the direction of wave propagation
  • Parallel to the direction of wave propagation
  • Perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation (correct)
  • In a circular motion

    • What is the definition of a wave?

  • A periodic, continuous disturbance that consists of a train of pulses (correct)
  • A single pulse that travels through a medium
  • A periodic, continuous disturbance that consists of a single pulse
  • A disturbance that occurs in a vacuum

    • What is the characteristic of a crest in a transverse wave?

  • The highest point on a wave where the medium reaches its maximum positive displacement (correct)
  • A point where the medium is at its equilibrium position
  • A point where the wave is not propagating
  • The lowest point on a wave where the medium reaches its maximum negative displacement

    • What is the purpose of using an online simulation to understand transverse waves?

    <p>To visualize the motion of particles in a transverse wave</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the direction of wave motion in a transverse wave?

    <p>Horizontally through the medium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of a trough in a transverse wave?

    <p>The lowest point on a wave where the medium reaches its maximum negative displacement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key feature of particle motion in a transverse wave?

    <p>Particles move up and down in a vertical direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of a transverse wave?

    <p>A wave where the motion of the particles is perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the direction of wave propagation and the direction of particle motion in a transverse wave?

    <p>The direction of wave propagation is perpendicular to the direction of particle motion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between a crest and a trough in a transverse wave?

    <p>A crest is a point of maximum positive displacement, while a trough is a point of maximum negative displacement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of particle motion in a transverse wave?

    <p>To oscillate perpendicularly to the direction of the wave's travel.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the motion of a transverse wave?

    <p>A series of oscillations perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key difference between wave motion and particle motion in a transverse wave?

    <p>Wave motion is the transfer of energy, while particle motion is the oscillation of particles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary way energy is transferred in a transverse wave?

    <p>Through the oscillation of particles perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the medium in a transverse wave?

    <p>To transmit energy from one end to the other.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of a transverse wave?

    <p>The particles of the medium oscillate perpendicularly to the direction of the wave's travel.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between the motion of the particles of the medium and the motion of the wave itself in a transverse wave?

    <p>The particles of the medium move up and down, while the wave moves horizontally.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a crest in a transverse wave?

    <p>To reach the maximum positive displacement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of the particles of the medium oscillating perpendicularly to the direction of the wave's travel in a transverse wave?

    <p>The particles oscillate vertically.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary way energy is transferred in a transverse wave?

    <p>Through the horizontal motion of the wave.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the medium in a transverse wave?

    <p>To provide a path for the wave to propagate through.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of the wave motion in a transverse wave?

    <p>The wave moves horizontally.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using a rope or spring to demonstrate transverse waves?

    <p>To observe the oscillation of the particles of the medium.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key feature of a transverse wave that distinguishes it from other types of waves?

    <p>The particles of the medium oscillate perpendicularly to the direction of the wave's travel.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about transverse waves is true?

    <p>The particles of the medium oscillate perpendicularly to the direction of the wave's travel.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between a crest and a trough in a transverse wave?

    <p>One is a point of maximum positive displacement and the other is a point of maximum negative displacement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of distinguishing between particle motion and wave motion in a transverse wave?

    <p>To understand how energy is transferred without transporting the medium itself.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the medium in a transverse wave?

    <p>To transfer energy through the wave.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of a transverse wave that distinguishes it from other types of waves?

    <p>The particles of the medium oscillate perpendicularly to the direction of the wave's travel.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary way energy is transferred in a transverse wave?

    <p>Through the oscillation of the particles perpendicularly to the direction of the wave's travel.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of the particles of the medium oscillating perpendicularly to the direction of the wave's travel?

    <p>The wave transfers energy through the medium without transporting the medium itself.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using a rope or spring to demonstrate transverse waves?

    <p>To show how the particles of the medium oscillate perpendicularly to the direction of the wave's travel.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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