Waves in Physics
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What sets out how the disturbance proceeds over time for different types of waves?

  • The wave equation (correct)
  • The frequency modulation
  • The wavelength calculation
  • The amplitude modulation
  • Which type of wave requires the particles of the medium to vibrate for energy transfer?

  • Electromagnetic waves
  • Longitudinal waves
  • Mechanical waves (correct)
  • Transverse waves
  • What type of waves can travel through a vacuum?

  • Mechanical waves
  • Longitudinal waves
  • Transverse waves
  • Electromagnetic waves (correct)
  • What type of oscillations are characteristic of transverse waves?

    <p>Perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Electromagnetic waves require a medium for energy transfer.

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

    Mechanical waves include light, microwaves, and X-rays.

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

    Transverse waves occur when the oscillations are perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer.

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

    Longitudinal waves occur when the oscillations are parallel to the direction of energy transfer.

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

    Transverse waves occur when a disturbance creates oscillations that are parallel to the direction of energy transfer.

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

    Waves are described by a wave equation that remains constant for all types of waves.

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

    Which type of wave occurs when the oscillations are parallel to the direction of propagation?

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

    Longitudinal waves occur when the oscillations are perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer.

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

    Mechanical waves include light, microwaves, and X-rays.

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

    All waves are described by a wave equation that remains constant for all types of waves.

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

    Electromagnetic waves require a medium for energy transfer.

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

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