10 Questions
Which type of wave motion is characterized by particles vibrating parallel to the direction of wave propagation?
Longitudinal wave
What is the highest point above the rest position called?
Crest
What is the lowest point below the rest position called?
Trough
Which term refers to the maximum displacement of a point of a wave from its rest position?
Amplitude
Who made the first clear identification of the separate arrivals of P-waves, S-waves, and surface waves on seismograms in 1897?
Richard Oldham
Which term refers to the distance covered by a full cycle of a wave?
Wavelength
What is the time taken for a full cycle of a wave called?
Period
What is the number of waves passing a point each second called?
Frequency
Which type of wave motion is characterized by particles vibrating perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation?
Transverse wave
What are seismic waves?
Waves of energy caused by the sudden breaking of rock within the earth or an explosion
Test your knowledge on seismic waves and equilibrium with this quiz! Learn about concepts such as rest position, crest, trough, amplitude, and wavelength. Challenge yourself with questions on these topics and expand your understanding of wave behavior.
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