Types of waves

Which type of wave is not an example of a transverse wave?

• Sound wave

• Microwave

• Infrared wave

• Radio wave

Which row correctly describes the vibrations of a transverse wave and also gives a correct example of a transverse wave?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which row shows an example of a transverse wave and an example of a longitudinal wave?

• A

• B

• C

• D

The diagrams show examples of wave motion.Which waves are longitudinal?

• 1 only

• 2 and 3 only

• 2, 3 and 4

• 2 and 4 only

The diagrams show four sources of waves. Which source generates longitudinal waves?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which waves are longitudinal?

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Which group contains only transverse waves?

• infra-red waves, light waves, sound waves

• infra-red waves, light waves, ultra-violet waves

• infra-red waves, ultra-violet waves, sound waves

• light waves, sound waves, ultra-violet waves

Waves are sent along two long springs X and Y as shown.How should the wave motions in X and Y be described?

• Spring X - Longitudinal

  Spring Y - Longitudinal

• Spring X - Longitudinal

  Spring Y - Transverse

• Spring X - Transverse

  Spring Y - Longitudinal

• Spring X - Transverse

  Spring Y - Transverse

The diagram represents a wave on a rope.Which type of wave is shown and which labelled arrow shows the wavelength of the wave?

• Type of wave-longitudinal

  Wavelength - X

• Type of wave-longitudinal

  Wavelength - Y

• Type of wave-Transverse

  Wavelength - X

• Type of wave-Transverse

  Wavelength - Y

A small plastic ball floats on the surface of deep water. A stone is dropped into the water at

point X. A wave spreads out across the water surface, causing the ball to move.Which type of wave is produced by the stone, and in which direction does the ball move?

• Type of wave - longitudinal

  Movement of ball - left and right

• Type of wave - longitudinal

  Movement of ball - up and down

• Type of wave - transverse

  Movement of ball - left and right

• Type of wave - transverse

  Movement of ball - up and down