Wave Properties Quiz

What are the highest points of a wave called?

• Troughs

• Crests

• Nodes

• Antinodes

How do waves transfer energy in longitudinal waves like sound waves?

• Through up and down motions

• Through compressions and rarefactions

• Through circular motions

• Through lateral movements

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In which type of wave do particles move perpendicularly to the wave's direction?

• Longitudinal waves

• Surface waves

• Transverse waves

• Electromagnetic waves

What are waves in the context of physics?

• Disturbances that transfer energy from one place to another

• Objects that move in a circular motion

• Particles that remain stationary

• Forces that push objects upwards

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What causes some waves?

• Vibrations of a medium

• Gravitational pull

• Magnetic fields

• Chemical reactions

Which of the following is NOT an example of a wave caused by vibrations of a medium?

• Water waves

• Sound waves

• Light waves

• Magnetic waves

Which type of waves require a medium to travel?

• Electromagnetic waves

• Mechanical waves

• Light waves

• Radio waves

What is an example of a mechanical wave?

• Light wave

• Radio wave

• Water wave

• X-ray

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Which type of waves do not require a medium to travel?

• Mechanical waves

• Sound waves

• Water waves

• Electromagnetic waves

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At what speed do electromagnetic waves travel?

• Speed of sound

• Speed of light

• Speed of water

• Speed of radio waves