Waves

Question 1

Waves ________ energy from 1 place to another.

Answer 1

Transfer.

Question 2

Name the 2 types of waves.

Answer 2

1. Transverse wave.

2. Longitudinal wave.

Question 3

Define “line of propagation”.

Answer 3

Central line through which wave goes.

Question 4

Give 2 examples of a transverse wave.

Answer 4

1. Light.

2. Tidal waves.

Question 5

Give 2 examples of a longitudinal wave.

Answer 5

1. Sound.

2. Seismic waves.

Question 6

What is one wavelength?

Answer 6

A repeated point in a wave.

Question 7

Transverse waves have ______ and _______.

Answer 7

1. Peaks.

2. Troughs.

Question 8

Longitudinal waves have __________ and ______ _________.

Answer 8

1. Compressions.

2. Rare factions.