Practice Transverse vs. Longitudinal Waves: Understanding Particle Motion - 1.2 | Module 4: Waves (Light and Sound) | IB Board Grade 9 Physics
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What type of wave has particles that move perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how waves move in a rope when flicked.

Question 2

Easy

Provide an example of a longitudinal wave.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how we hear sounds.

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Question 1

What characterizes transverse waves?

  • Particles move parallel to wave direction
  • Particles move perpendicular to wave direction
  • Particles do not move

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how a rope moves when you flick it.

Question 2

True or False: Sound waves are an example of transverse waves.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall how sound travels through air.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A student observes a rope being flicked to create waves. If the wave moves at 2 m/s and has a wavelength of 0.5 m, what is the frequency of the wave?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember the wave equation relates speed, frequency, and wavelength.

Question 2

Consider a slinky being compressed and expanded. Describe the motion of the particles and relate them to longitudinal waves.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Visualize how a slinky responds to your pushes.

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