Understanding Wave Behaviour and Types

Which type of wave consists of vibrations that are parallel to the wave direction?

• Transverse wave

• Longitudinal wave

• Diffraction wave

• Reflection wave

What is the process of light bouncing off boundaries between two media called?

• Refraction

• Diffraction

• Reflection

• Transverse

What is the process of light bending called?

• Diffraction

• Reflection

• Refraction

• Longitudinal

Which type of wave consists of vibrations that are perpendicular to the wave direction?

• Longitudinal wave

• Transverse wave

• Diffraction wave

• Reflection wave

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

• Light wave

• Sound wave

• Water wave

• Radio wave

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

• Sound wave

• Seismic P-wave

• Light wave

• Compression wave

What natural disaster is often associated with the transport of energy through wave motion?

• Earthquake

• Tsunami

• Tornado

• Hurricane

Which phenomenon involves the bending and stretching of waves?

• Reflection

• Refraction

• Diffraction

• Interference

Which of the following is NOT a type of wave?

• Longitudinal wave

• Transverse wave

• Diffraction wave

• Surface wave

Which of the following best describes a transverse wave?

• Vibrations are parallel to the wave direction.

• Vibrations are perpendicular to the wave direction.

• The wave bends around obstacles.

• The wave bounces off surfaces.