Transverse Waves Quiz

When you shake a rope tied to a post up and down, how do the waves travel along the rope?

• Vertically

• Horizontally

• Diagonally

• In a circle

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What is the direction of movement of the rope itself when you shake it up and down?

• Horizontally

• Vertically

• Diagonally

• In a circle

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of transverse waves as described in the text?

• Particles move perpendicular to wave direction

• Waves travel horizontally

• Particles move parallel to wave direction

• Rope moves vertically

What is the movement of the water molecules in the pond example?

• Circular

• Up and down

• Side to side

• Forward and backward

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What are the highest points of a transverse wave called?

• Troughs

• Nodes

• Crests

• Antinodes

What type of wave are S waves?

• Longitudinal wave

• Transverse wave

• Surface wave

• Electromagnetic wave

In longitudinal waves, how do the particles of the medium move in relation to the wave's propagation?

• Perpendicular to the wave's direction

• Parallel to the wave's direction

• In a circular motion

• Randomly

What is an example of a longitudinal wave mentioned in the text?

• Light waves

• Water waves

• Sound waves

• Radio waves

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Which of the following best describes the movement of a slinky when demonstrating a longitudinal wave?

• It moves in a circular path

• It moves up and down

• It moves back and forth

• It remains stationary

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What are compressions in longitudinal waves?

• Areas where particles are spread apart, resulting in lower density

• Areas where particles are squeezed together, resulting in higher density

• Areas where particles move in a circular motion

• Areas where particles do not move at all

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