Sound Waves Quiz by Bolapati Dileep Kumar
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What does the distance between any two successive crests or troughs represent in transverse waves?

  • Time period of the wave
  • Amplitude of the wave
  • Frequency of the wave
  • Wave length (λ) (correct)

    • Which type of waves have particles of the medium vibrating perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation?

  • Electromagnetic waves
  • Longitudinal waves
  • Surface waves
  • Transverse waves (correct)

    • In which type of medium can transverse waves propagate?

  • Only in vacuum
  • Solids and gases
  • Gases and liquids
  • Solids and on the surface of liquids (correct)

    • What is a pulse in the context of wave motion?

    <p>A single disturbance that moves through a transmission medium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What property do transverse waves undergo, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Polarization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the defining characteristic of transverse waves?

    <p>The distance between any two successive crests or troughs is equal to wave length (λ)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of waves are the ripples on the surface of water and the secondary waves of an earthquake?

    <p>Transverse waves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of medium can transverse waves propagate?

    <p>Solids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do all particles of the medium do in transverse waves?

    <p>Undergo simple harmonic motion (S.H.M) with same amplitude, time period, and frequency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is not a defining characteristic of transverse waves?

    <p>These waves propagate only in gases and on the surface of liquids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a property of transverse waves?

    <p>These waves undergo refraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of wave undergoes polarization?

    <p>Transverse waves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medium allows transverse waves to propagate?

    <p>Solids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of wave does not propagate in gases?

    <p>Transverse waves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of disturbance is a pulse in wave motion?

    <p>A single disturbance that moves through a transmission medium</p> Signup and view all the answers

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