Waves Quiz
Quiz by Daile Briggs
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- Q1Which of the following waves has the longest wavelength?X-rayRadio waveVisible lightUltraviolet30s
- Q2Which of the following factors determines the frequency of a wave?AmplitudeRate of vibrationWavelengthMedium30s
- Q3Which of the following describes a transverse wave?Particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of wave propagation.Particles of the medium move perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.It only travels through air.It cannot transfer energy.30s
- Q4Which of the following is an example of a longitudinal wave?Sound waveLight waveRadio waveX-ray30s
- Q5Which of the following factors affects the speed of a wave?AmplitudeFrequencyWavelengthMedium30s
- Q6Which of the following statements about waves is true?Waves can only travel in a straight line.Waves can only travel through air.Waves cannot transfer energy.Waves can transfer energy without transferring matter.30s
- Q7Which of the following is an example of a transverse wave?Water waveLight waveSeismic waveSound wave30s