Types of Waves_Quiz

Which type of wave moves particles parallel to the direction of wave propagation?

• Transverse wave

• Longitudinal wave

• Surface wave

• Electromagnetic wave

In a transverse wave, how do the particles move in relation to the direction of wave propagation?

• Parallel

• Perpendicular

• Circular

• Diagonal

What is an example of a longitudinal wave?

• Light wave

• Water wave

• Sound wave

• Radio wave

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

• Back and forth in a straight line

• Up and down in a circular motion

• Only up and down

• Only side to side

How does the energy transfer in a longitudinal wave?

• Through particle vibration perpendicular to the wave direction

• Through particle vibration parallel to the wave direction

• Through particle rotation

• Through particle expansion

Which type of wave can travel through a vacuum?

• Sound wave

• Water wave

• • Electromagnetic wave

• Seismic wave

If you observe a wave where the particles move in a circular pattern, what type of wave are you likely observing?

• Transverse wave

• Longitudinal wave

• Surface wave

• Electromagnetic wave

What happens to the particles in a medium when a transverse wave passes through it?

• They move in the same direction as the wave

• They move perpendicular to the direction of the wave

• They remain stationary

• They move in a circular motion

Which of the following is true about electromagnetic waves?

• They require a medium to travel

• They are longitudinal waves

• They can travel through a vacuum

• They are surface waves

How can you apply your understanding of wave types to explain why sound cannot travel through space?

• Sound waves are transverse and need a medium

• Sound waves are longitudinal and need a medium

• • Sound waves are electromagnetic and do not need a medium

• Sound waves are surface waves and need a medium