25 Quiz I

What is a transverse wave?

• A wave in which particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of wave propagation.

• A wave in which particles of the medium move perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.

• A wave that does not require a medium to travel.

• A wave that travels in a circular motion.

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

• Light wave

• Sound wave

• Water wave

• Radio wave

In which type of wave do particles of the medium move in the same direction as the wave?

• Transverse wave

• Longitudinal wave

• Surface wave

• Electromagnetic wave

Which of the following is a real-life application of transverse waves?

• Ultrasound imaging

• Seismic S-waves

• Sound in air

• Pressure waves in fluids

How do transverse waves differ from longitudinal waves in terms of particle motion?

• Transverse waves have particles moving parallel to wave direction, while longitudinal waves have particles moving perpendicular.

• Transverse waves have particles moving perpendicular to wave direction, while longitudinal waves have particles moving parallel.

• Both have particles moving in circular paths.

• Both have particles moving in random directions.

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

• Sound wave

• Light wave

• Pressure wave

• Shock wave

What is a common application of longitudinal waves in medicine?

• MRI scans

• Ultrasound imaging

• X-ray imaging

• CT scans

Which type of wave is used in radio broadcasting?

• Transverse wave

• Longitudinal wave

• Surface wave

• Electromagnetic wave

Explain why sound waves cannot travel through a vacuum.

• Sound waves require a medium to propagate, and a vacuum lacks a medium.

• Sound waves are absorbed by the vacuum.

• Sound waves are reflected by the vacuum.

• Sound waves are too weak to travel through a vacuum.

Which of the following best describes the motion of particles in a longitudinal wave?

• Particles move in a circular motion.

• Particles move perpendicular to the wave direction.

• Particles move parallel to the wave direction.

• Particles do not move at all.