Wave Properties: Types and Definitions

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What type of wave is characterized by a disturbance in which particles' motion is perpendicular to the direction of the wave?

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

Which property of a wave is defined as the maximum distance the wave moves away from the rest position?

  • Trough
  • Wavelength
  • Amplitude (correct)
  • Crest

In which type of wave are the medium's vibrations parallel to the direction of the wave?

  • Transverse wave
  • Longitudinal wave (correct)
  • Surface wave
  • Sound wave

What determines the energy of a wave, with a higher value indicating higher energy?

<p>Amplitude (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the location where particles are closest together on a longitudinal wave?

<p>Compression (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of wave requires a medium such as solid, liquid, or gas for transmission?

<p>Longitudinal wave (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency of a wave?

<p>Inverse relationship (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a wave strikes a medium and cannot pass through it?

<p>It reflects (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula to calculate the wave speed or velocity?

<p>(\text{Wave speed} = \text{wavelength} \times \text{frequency}) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of interference occurs when a bigger wave with a higher amplitude combines with a smaller wave with a lower amplitude?

<p>Constructive interference (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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