Physics MCAT Wave Chapter 6
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Waves is a transfer of momentum and energy via a medium
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True
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False
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Physics MCAT WAVE CHAPTER 6 quiz explores fundamental concepts of waves, including their types and properties. It assesses understanding of mechanical waves, transverse and longitudinal waves, and key terms like 'peak'. Ideal for MCAT preparation, it enhances knowledge critical for a future in physics or related fields.
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Mechanical waves doesn't require a medium
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. FalseExplanation
Mechanical waves do require a medium to propagate. This is because mechanical waves are disturbances that travel through a physical medium, such as air or water, by causing particles in the medium to vibrate. Without a medium, there would be no particles to vibrate and carry the wave energy. Therefore, the statement that mechanical waves don't require a medium is false.Rate this question:
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Transverse Wave
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Is one which the medium is displaced perpendicular to the wave to direction of wave propagation, such as waves on a string.
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Is one which the medium is displaced parellel to the wave to direction of wave propagation, such as waves on a string.
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Is one which the medium is displaced perpendicular to the wave to direction of wave propagation, such as sound wave in air
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Is one which the medium is displaced perpendicular to the wave to direction of wave propagation, such as sound wave in air
Correct Answer
A. Is one which the medium is displaced perpendicular to the wave to direction of wave propagation, such as waves on a string.Explanation
A transverse wave is a type of wave in which the particles of the medium are displaced perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation. This means that the particles move up and down or side to side as the wave passes through them. An example of a transverse wave is waves on a string, where the string moves up and down perpendicular to the direction of the wave.Rate this question:
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Longitudinal Wave
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Is one which the medium is displaced perpendicular to the wave to direction of wave propagation, such as waves on a string.
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Is one which the medium is displaced parellel to the wave to direction of wave propagation, such as waves on a string.
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Is one which the medium is displaced perpendicular to the wave to direction of wave propagation, such as sound wave in air
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Is one which the medium is displaced parellel to the wave to direction of wave propagation, such as sound wave in air
Correct Answer
A. Is one which the medium is displaced parellel to the wave to direction of wave propagation, such as sound wave in airExplanation
The correct answer is "is one which the medium is displaced parallel to the wave direction of wave propagation, such as sound wave in air." This means that in a longitudinal wave, the particles of the medium move back and forth in the same direction as the wave is traveling. This type of wave is commonly seen in sound waves, where the air particles vibrate parallel to the direction of the sound wave.Rate this question:
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Highest point:
Correct Answer
peakExplanation
The highest point is commonly referred to as a peak. This term is used to describe the topmost part of a mountain or any other elevated area. It signifies the highest elevation and is often used metaphorically to represent the pinnacle or climax of something. Therefore, "peak" is the correct answer to the question.Rate this question:
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