- What is the direction of oscillation in a transverse wave?
A) Parallel to wave motion
B) Opposite to wave motion
C) Perpendicular to wave motion
D) Circular to wave motion
- What is the direction of oscillation in a transverse wave?
A) Sound wave
B) Light wave
C) Compression wave
D) Shock wave
- The highest point of a transverse wave is called:
A)) Compression
B) Rarefaction
C) Crest
D) Node
- The lowest point of a transverse wave is called:
A) Trough
B) Crest
C) Antinode
D) Pulse
- Which property is unique to transverse waves?
A) Reflection
B) Refraction
C) Polarization
D) Diffraction
- Electromagnetic waves are:
A) Longitudinal waves
B) Mechanical waves only
C) Transverse waves
D) Stationary waves
- Which wave can travel through a vacuum?
A) Sound wave
B) Water wave only
C) Electromagnetic wave
D) Seismic P-wave
- In a transverse wave, energy is transferred:
A) Without transferring matter
B) By transferring matter completely
C) Only through solids
D) Only through liquids
- Which of the following is NOT a transverse wave?
A) X-rays
B) Radio waves
C) Sound waves
D) Light waves
- What do crests and troughs represent in a transverse wave?
A) Areas of no motion
B) Maximum and minimum displacement
C) Frequency changes
D) Heat transfer points
- Which device commonly uses transverse electromagnetic waves?
A) Stethoscope
B) Radio
C) Thermometer
D) Barometer
- The distance between two consecutive crests is called:
A) Frequency
B) Amplitude
C) Thermometer
D) Velocity
- Which statement about transverse waves is correct?
A) Oscillations are parallel to motion
B) They cannot carry energy
C) Oscillations are perpendicular to motion
D) They only travel in air
- Seismic S-waves are an example of:
A) Longitudinal waves
B) Transverse waves
C) Sound waves
D) Compression waves
- What happens during polarization of a transverse wave?
A) Wave speed increases
B) Energy disappears
C) Vibrations are restricted to one plane
D) Frequency becomes zero
- Which medium is NOT required for electromagnetic transverse waves?
A) Solid
B) Liquid
C) Gas
D) Any medium
- Which technology mainly depends on transverse electromagnetic waves?
A) Fiber optics
B) Hydraulic press
C) Steam engine
D) Water pump
- The maximum displacement from the equilibrium position in a transverse wave is called:
A) Period
B) Frequency
C) Amplitude
D) Wavelength
- Which wave phenomenon proves that light is transverse in nature?
A) Reflection
B) Refraction
C) Polarization
D) Interference
- Water surface ripples are commonly considered:
A) Pure longitudinal waves
B) Pure stationary waves
C) Transverse-like waves
D) Non-wave motion
