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Quiz: Longitudinal and Transverse Waves

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1.

Which of the following is an example of a transverse wave?

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2.

What is a characteristic of longitudinal waves?

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3.

True or False: All waves can travel through a vacuum.

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4.

Select all TRUE characteristics of transverse waves.

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5.

Name one difference between longitudinal and transverse waves.

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6.

Draw a transverse wave. Label a crest and a trough.

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7.

In a transverse wave, what does 'wavelength' refer to?

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8.

What is the equilibrium position of a wave?

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9.

Which part of a wave measures its height (distance from equilibrium)?

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10.

True or false: Frequency is how often a wave passes a point in a certain amount of time.