Science MCQs

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Question 1851 Easy

What is a wave?

A
A type of sound
B
A form of light
C
A moving object
D
A disturbance that transfers energy
Question 1852 Easy

What is the material through which a wave travels called?

A
Vacuum
B
Medium
C
Field
D
Particle
Question 1853 Easy

In a transverse wave, particles of the medium move:

A
Perpendicular to the wave direction
B
They do not move
C
Parallel to the wave direction
D
In circles
Question 1854 Easy

The highest point of a transverse wave is called a:

A
Trough
B
Compression
C
Rarefaction
D
Crest
Question 1855 Easy

The lowest point of a transverse wave is called a:

A
Compression
B
Crest
C
Rarefaction
D
Trough
Question 1856 Easy

In a longitudinal wave, particles of the medium move:

A
They do not move
B
In circles
C
Parallel to the wave direction
D
Perpendicular to the wave direction
Question 1857 Easy

What are the compressed parts of a longitudinal wave called?

A
Crests
B
Rarefactions
C
Compressions
D
Troughs
Question 1858 Easy

What are the spread-out parts of a longitudinal wave called?

A
Crests
B
Rarefactions
C
Troughs
D
Compressions
Question 1859 Easy

Sound waves are an example of which type of wave?

A
Surface
B
Longitudinal
C
Transverse
D
Electromagnetic
Question 1860 Easy

What is the shortest distance between two adjacent crests called?

A
Frequency
B
Amplitude
C
Speed
D
Wavelength
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