KS4 P6.1 Wave properties

What do waves transfer?

• Matter

• Energy

• Both matter and energy

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

• Light waves

• Sound waves

• Microwaves

What is the key difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?

• The way energy is stored in the wave

• The direction in which energy is transferred relative to oscillations

• The speed at which the wave travels

Which of these is an example of a transverse wave?

• Sound waves

• Water ripples

• Seismic P-waves

In a longitudinal wave, how do the particles move?

• Perpendicular to the wave’s direction of travel

• In a circular motion

• Parallel to the wave’s direction of travel

What happens to the air particles at a point of compression in a sound wave?

• They spread out

• They move closer together

• They disappear momentarily

A student shakes a rope up and down to create a wave. What type of wave is this?

• Longitudinal

• Transverse

• Electromagnetic

What happens to air particles at a point of compression in a sound wave?

• They move apart, creating a low-pressure region.

• They move closer together, increasing pressure.

• They remain stationary while the wave moves past.

Which statement best describes the motion of a small ball floating on a pond when waves pass?

• The ball moves in the same direction as the wave.

• The ball moves up and down but does not travel with the wave.

• The ball remains still while the wave moves past it.

How does a longitudinal wave differ from a transverse wave?

• Longitudinal waves have oscillations perpendicular to energy transfer, while transverse waves have oscillations parallel.

• Longitudinal waves have oscillations parallel to energy transfer, while transverse waves have oscillations perpendicular.

• Both longitudinal and transverse waves have oscillations in the same direction as energy transfer.