WAVE QUIZ: Mechanical and EM waves

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The farthest distance apart in the longitudinal wave is the?

Crest

Wavelength

Rarefraction

Compression

The wavelength is the distance from crest to?

Trough

Crest

Node

Right

How many parts has a transverse wave?

1

0

2

3

The lowest point of a wave is known as?

Frequency

Crest

Trough

Amplitude

The distance between a subsequent crest and a trough is half of?

Wavelength

Frequency

Amplitude

Time


The highest point of a transverse wave is referred to as?

Frequency

Crest

Amplitude

Trough

What is the difference between a mechanical and an electromagnetic wave?

Electro

Wave

Time

Medium

An example of mechanical wave is?

X ray

Water wave

Micro wave

EM wave

A parameter of mechanical wave include?

Ray

Water

Amplitude

Sound

Which is a type of mechanical wave?

Sun beam

Xrays

Transverse Wave

Electro Wave

Quiz/Test Summary
Title: WAVE QUIZ: Mechanical and EM waves
Questions: 10
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