Quiz on Mechanical Waves

Which of the following is an example of a medium for mechanical waves?

• Vacuum

• Air

• Light

• Heat

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Which of the following is NOT a medium for mechanical waves?

• Water

• Air

• Solid

• Vacuum

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What happens to mechanical waves in space?

• They travel faster

• They cannot travel

• They change direction

• They become stronger

Which of the following is a characteristic of mechanical waves?

• They do not need a medium

• They can travel through space

• They require a medium to travel

• They are faster than light

What are the lowest points in a transverse wave called?

• Troughs

• Valleys

• Dips

• Bases

What term describes the number of waves passing a point per second?

• Amplitude

• Frequency

• Wavelength

• Period

What is the unit of measurement for amplitude?

• Meters

• Hertz

• Seconds

• Decibels

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Which part of the wave is labeled as the 'resting position'?

• The highest point

• The lowest point

• The horizontal line

• The distance between peaks

In the diagram, what does the term 'wavelength' refer to?

• The height of the wave

• The distance between two peaks

• The depth of the trough

• The resting position

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What term describes the maximum distance a wave moves from its resting position?

• Amplitude

• Trough

• Peak

• Resting position

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