Waves and Wave Properties Quiz

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Which type of wave requires a medium to travel through?

Electromagnetic waves

Mechanical waves (correct)

Compressional waves

Transverse waves

In a transverse wave, the motion of the medium is in which direction relative to the direction of wave propagation?

Random

Circular

Parallel

Perpendicular (correct)

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

The medium moves at right angles to the direction of the wave

The medium moves back and forth in the same direction as the wave

The wave can travel through a vacuum

The medium moves in a circular motion (correct)

What is the relationship between transverse and longitudinal waves in a surface wave?

Surface waves are a combination of transverse and longitudinal waves Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a property of waves?

Waves carry matter Signup and view all the answers

What is the defining characteristic of a compressional (longitudinal) wave?

The medium moves parallel to the direction of wave propagation Signup and view all the answers

What does increasing the amplitude of a wave mean?

Amplitude Signup and view all the answers

What is the wavelength of a sound wave with a speed of 100 m/s and a frequency of 5 Hz?

20 m Signup and view all the answers

What is the highest point of a wave called?

Crest Signup and view all the answers

What do you call any material that a wave travels through?

Medium Signup and view all the answers

In a longitudinal wave, what are the parts where the coils are close together called?

Compressions Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a mechanical wave?

Light Signup and view all the answers

What type of wave requires a medium to travel through?

Mechanical wave Signup and view all the answers

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

They are inversely proportional Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a property of a wave?

Mass Signup and view all the answers

What is the unit for measuring frequency?

Hertz (Hz) Signup and view all the answers

In a transverse wave, what do the crests and troughs represent?

Areas of high and low amplitude Signup and view all the answers

Which type of wave is used in X-ray imaging?

Electromagnetic wave Signup and view all the answers