Quiz: Longitudinal and Transverse Waves
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10 questions
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Which of the following is an example of a transverse wave?
Which of the following is an example of a transverse wave?
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What is a characteristic of longitudinal waves?
What is a characteristic of longitudinal waves?
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True or False: All waves can travel through a vacuum.
True or False: All waves can travel through a vacuum.
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Select all TRUE characteristics of transverse waves.
Select all TRUE characteristics of transverse waves.
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Name one difference between longitudinal and transverse waves.
Name one difference between longitudinal and transverse waves.
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Draw a transverse wave. Label a crest and a trough.
Draw a transverse wave. Label a crest and a trough.
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In a transverse wave, what does 'wavelength' refer to?
In a transverse wave, what does 'wavelength' refer to?
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What is the equilibrium position of a wave?
What is the equilibrium position of a wave?
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Which part of a wave measures its height (distance from equilibrium)?
Which part of a wave measures its height (distance from equilibrium)?
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True or false: Frequency is how often a wave passes a point in a certain amount of time.
True or false: Frequency is how often a wave passes a point in a certain amount of time.