Mechanical Wave Test
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A mechanical wave in the interesting physics (seriously) is a wave that transfers energy through a medium. Examples include sound waves and seismic waves. Not examples are humans or other living things. So, we can say the mediums are non-living yes?
Questions and Answers
- 1.What is the difference between a mechanical and an electromagnetic wave?
- A.
Electro
- B.
Wave
- C.
Time
- D.
Medium
- 2.Which is a type of mechanical wave?
- A.
Sun beam
- B.
Xrays
- C.
Transverse wave
- D.
Electro wave
- 3.A parameter of mechanical wave include?
- A.
Ray
- B.
Water
- C.
Amplitude
- D.
Sound
- 4.
- A.
X ray
- B.
Water wave
- C.
Micro wave
- D.
Electromagnetic wave
- 5.The highest point of a transverse wave is referred to as?
- A.
Frequency
- B.
Crest
- C.
Amplitude
- D.
Trough
- 6.The distance between a subsequent crest and a trough is half of?
- A.
Wavelength
- B.
Frequency
- C.
Amplitude
- D.
Time
- 7.The lowest point of a wave is known as?
- A.
Frequency
- B.
Crest
- C.
Trough
- D.
Amplitude
- 8.How many parts has a transverse wave?
- A.
1
- B.
None
- C.
2
- D.
3
- 9.The wavelength is the distance from crest to?
- A.
Trough
- B.
Crest
- C.
Node
- D.
Right angle
- 10.The farthest distance apart in the longitudinal wave is the?
- A.
Crest
- B.
Wavelength
- C.
Rarefaction
- D.
Compression
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