wave
What is a wave?
wave is a disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another without transferring matter
What is a mechanical wave
A mechanical wave is a disturbance that transfers energy through a medium, such as a solid, liquid, or gas, by causing particles in the medium to vibrate
How are longitudinal waves different from transverse waves?
Longitudinal and transverse waves differ in the direction of particle movement relative to the wave's energy transfer
Answer: b) It bends away from the normal
In which type of wave do the particles of the medium move in a direction parallel to the direction of the wave's energy transfer?
A. Transverse wave
B. Longitudinal wave
C. Electromagnetic wave
D. Mechanical wave
B. Longitudinal wave
what's a Longitudinal wave
Longitudinal Wave: A longitudinal wave has the movement of the particles in the medium in the same dimension as the direction of movement of the wave
What is the difference between a transverse and a longitudinal wave?
The main difference is the direction of particle motion relative to wave propagation: in a transverse wave, particles move perpendicularly
What are the two main types of regions that make up a longitudinal wave
The two main regions that make up a longitudinal wave are compressions and rarefactions
The Law of Reflection states that the angle of incidence is equal to what?
b
Which of the following is an example of a transverse wave?
A. Sound waves in the air
B. Ripples on the surface of water
C. A wave on a slinky spring being pushed and pulled
D. Compression waves in a solid
B. Ripples on the surface of water
What's a Transverse waves
Transverse Waves. Transverse waves are waves similar to a parachute that moves up and down, resembling a sideway S shape. Each wave has a curved high point
Why does sound travel faster in steel than in air
Sound travels faster in steel than in air because steel is much stiffer, or has a higher elasticity, which allows vibrations to be transmitted much more efficiently than through the less-stiff, more-spread-out molecules of air
What is an example of a longitudinal wave that is not sound?
An example of a longitudinal wave that is not sound is a seismic P-wave, which is a compression wave generated by earthquakes
Why does a mirage appear on a hot road?
b
In a transverse wave, the particle displacement is ________ the direction of wave propagation.
A. Parallel to
B. Perpendicular to
C. At a 45-degree angle to
D. The same as
Answer: B. Perpendicular to
what's a Mechanical waves
Mechanical waves require a medium to propagate. This implies that they must pass through some form of material. When molecules in the medium collide and
Which type of wave is a sound wave
A sound wave is a longitudinal wave and a mechanical wave. This means that as the wave travels, the particles of the medium (like air) vibrate back and forth parallel to the direction the wave is moving, and the wave requires a medium to travel through
How do sound waves travel from a source, like a person speaking, to another person's ear?
Sound travels from a source like a person speaking through a medium like air, which is made of air molecules. When a person speaks, their vocal cords vibrate, causing the surrounding air particles to collide and create pressure waves that move outward
Which color of light bends the most when passing through a prism?
d
Which of the following is a type of electromagnetic wave?
A. Seismic P-waves
B. A guitar string vibrating
C. Light waves
D. Sound waves
C. Light waves
Electromagnetic radiation
Electromagnetic waves classify waves of various wavelengths and frequencies based on their uses, wave qualities, and applications. Visible light, microwaves
which type of wave is a light wave
A light wave is an electromagnetic wave that is also a transverse wave
How are longitudinal waves used in medical and industrial settings
Longitudinal waves are used in medicine for imaging (ultrasound) and to break up kidney stones, while in industry they are used for non-destructive testing to check for flaws in materials, thickness measurement, and stress analysis
What is the primary reason that light refracts when it enters a new medium?
c
Which statement best describes the difference between a longitudinal wave and a transverse wave?
A. Longitudinal waves transfer energy, while transverse waves do not.
B. Longitudinal waves require a medium, while transverse waves do not.
C. In a longitudinal wave, particles move parallel to the wave's motion; in a transverse wave, they move perpendicular to it.
D. A transverse wave has crests and troughs, while a longitudinal wave has peaks and valleys.
C. In a longitudinal wave, particles move parallel to the wave's motion; in a transverse wave, they move perpendicular to it.