Waves Test

Which wave property represents the maximum distance a particle moves from its equilibrium position?

• Displacement
• Wavelength
• Amplitude
• Frequency

In the wave equation v = f × λ, what does λ represent?

• Wave velocity
• Frequency
• Wavelength
• Period

Which type of wave has oscillations perpendicular to energy transfer?

• Longitudinal waves
• Compression waves
• Transverse waves
• Sound waves

Sound waves are an example of which wave type?

• Transverse waves
• Longitudinal waves
• Electromagnetic waves
• Standing waves

What does the Doppler effect describe?

• Wave energy transfer
• Frequency change due to relative motion
• Wave polarization
• Wave amplitude modification

Which electromagnetic wave has the shortest wavelength?

• Radio waves
• X-rays
• Visible light
• Gamma rays

What is the fundamental difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?

• Energy transfer rate
• Wave speed
• Oscillation direction relative to energy transfer
• Amplitude

In the intensity formula I = P/A, what does 'P' represent?

• Period
• Pressure
• Power
• Polarization

Which instrument is typically used to measure wave frequency and amplitude?

• Spectrometer
• Barometer
• Cathode-Ray Oscilloscope
• Thermometer

What happens to wavelengths when a sound source approaches an observer?

• Wavelengths expand
• Wavelengths remain constant
• Wavelengths compress
• Wavelengths disappear