Physics
Waves
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#1 What is the definition of a wave?
A disturbance that propagates through space and matter. A)
A particle moving in a linear path. B)
A body in motion that collides with other particles. C)
A fluid in motion. D)
#2 What type of wave is a sound wave?
Transverse wave. A)
Longitudinal wave. B)
Electromagnetic wave. C)
Surface wave. D)
#3 Which of the following is a characteristic of a transverse wave?
The particles move in the direction of the wave propagation. A)
The particles move perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation. B)
It requires a medium to propagate. C)
It is a mechanical wave. D)
#4 The wavelength of a wave is defined as:
The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs. A)
The distance between two particles in a wave. B)
The amplitude of the wave. C)
The velocity of the wave. D)
#5 What is the unit of wave frequency?
Hertz (Hz) A)
Meter (m) B)
Second (s) C)
Newton (N) D)
#6 What does the amplitude of a wave represent?
The total energy of the wave. A)
The maximum displacement of the wave from its rest position. B)
The frequency of the wave. C)
The velocity of the wave. D)
#7 The equation for wave speed is given by:
v = ? * f A)
v = f / ? B)
v = ? / f C)
v = f * ?^2 D)
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