26 Quiz II

What is a characteristic of transverse waves?

• Particles move parallel to the direction of wave propagation.

• Particles move perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.

• They require a medium to travel through.

• They cannot travel through a vacuum.

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

• Light wave

• Water wave

• Sound wave

• Radio wave

What is the primary application of sonar waves?

• Communication in space

• Underwater navigation and detection

• Medical imaging

• Broadcasting radio signals

Which property of sound waves determines the pitch of the sound?

• Amplitude

• Frequency

• Speed

• Wavelength

Calculate the speed of a wave with a frequency of 500 Hz and a wavelength of 2 meters.

• 1000 m/s

• 250 m/s

• 500 m/s

• 2000 m/s

How does energy transfer occur in a transverse wave?

• Along the direction of wave propagation

• Perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation

• In a circular motion

• Energy is not transferred in transverse waves

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

• Circular motion

• Perpendicular to wave direction

• Parallel to wave direction

• Random motion

What is the role of frequency in determining the characteristics of a sound wave?

• It determines the loudness of the sound.

• It determines the speed of the sound.

• It determines the pitch of the sound.

• It determines the direction of the sound.

Which of the following is a real-world example of a transverse wave?

• Sound wave

• Seismic P-wave

• Light wave

• Sonar wave

In sonar technology, what is the primary factor that affects the speed of sound underwater?

• Water temperature

• Water salinity

• Water pressure

• All of the above