
Understanding Waves

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Physics
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9th - 10th Grade
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Nancy Jackson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the two main types of waves discussed in the video?
Longitudinal and Transverse
Mechanical and Electromagnetic
Sound and Light
Compression and Rarefaction
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In a longitudinal wave, how do the oscillations relate to the direction of energy transfer?
They are perpendicular
They are random
They are circular
They are parallel
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an example of a longitudinal wave?
Radio wave
Sound wave
Water wave
Light wave
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In a transverse wave, how are the oscillations oriented in relation to the direction of energy transfer?
Random
Parallel
Perpendicular
Circular
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of a transverse wave?
Water wave
Sound wave
Seismic wave
Pressure wave
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the definition of wavelength?
The distance between two peaks or troughs
The height of the wave
The distance from the midpoint to the peak
The number of waves passing a point per second
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can wavelength be measured?
From the midpoint to the trough
From the midpoint to the peak
From the start to the end of a wave
Between two peaks or two troughs
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