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Waves
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This quiz will test your knowledge on waves
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chemistry
physics - beginner
chemistry
cambridge igcse
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Question 1
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Mechanical waves:
Answer
Require a medium to travel
Do not require a medium to travel
Question 2
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When waves travel:
Answer
The are not accompanied by anything
They are accompanied by energy
Question 3
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Electromagnetic Waves:
Answer
Cannot travel through a vacuum
Can travel through a vacuum
Require a medium to travel
Do not require a medium to travel
Question 4
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What type of waves are electromagnetic waves?
Answer
Longitudinal
They can be longitudinal or transverse
Transverse
Question 5
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What type of waves are mechanical waves?
Answer
Longitudinal
Transverse
They can be longitudinal or transverse
Question 6
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Electromagnetic waves consist of varying fields called:
Answer
Proportional fields
Magnetic and conduction fields
Magnetic and Electric fields
Question 7
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Electromagnetic waves consist of varying fields, they are:
Answer
Parallel to each other
Not related
Perpendicular to each other
Question 8
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How are the wavelength and the frequency related?
Answer
They are not related
They are inversely proportional
The are directly proportional
Question 9
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Polarization is a property of waves that oscillate:
Answer
In just one orientation
Waves that can be polarized do not oscillate
In more than one orientation
Question 10
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In what direction do the oscillations of a transverse wave travel?
Answer
Parallel to the direction of travel
Transverse waves do not oscillate
Perpendicular to the direction of travel
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