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

Electromagnetic waves require a medium for energy transfer.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Electromagnetic waves require a medium for energy transfer.

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