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Question 1 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

What is a wave?

  1. A moving particle
  2. A disturbance that transfers energy without transferring matter
  3. A flow of electrons
  4. A type of force
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✓ Answer: BA disturbance that transfers energy without transferring matter
A wave is a vibration/disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another without transferring matter. The medium itself oscillates but does not travel with the wave.
Question 2 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?

  1. There is no difference
  2. In transverse waves, vibrations are perpendicular to the wave direction; in longitudinal, vibrations are parallel
  3. Longitudinal waves are faster
  4. Transverse waves need a medium
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✓ Answer: BIn transverse waves, vibrations are perpendicular to the wave direction; in longitudinal, vibrations are parallel
Transverse: vibrations at right angles to wave direction (e.g. light, water waves). Longitudinal: vibrations along the wave direction (e.g. sound).
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