Transverse Waves

Q. Define propagation of wave

Q. A transverse mechanical wave cannot travel in __________.

1. an iron rod
2. hydrogen gas
3. water
4. a spring

Q.

Two Cu wires of radii${\mathrm{R}}_1$ and ${\mathrm{R}}_2$ are such that (${\mathrm{R}}_1>{\mathrm{R}}_2$). Then which of the following is true?

1. Transverse wave travels faster in thicker wire

2. Transverse wave travels faster in thinner wire

3. Travels with the same speed in both the wires

4. Does not travel

Q.

Which of the following is true regarding a transverse wave?

1. Particles move about their fixed positions.

2. The direction of movement of particles is perpendicular to the direction of propagation of the wave.

3. The direction of movement of particles is parallel to the direction of movement of the wave.

4. Information cannot be passed by a transverse wave.

Q. What is a transverse wave?

1. When particle moves parallel to wave motion
2. When particle moves perpendicular to wave motion
3. When particle moves opposite to wave motion
4. When particles move from the source to the listener

Q.

A wave in which the particle moves parallel to the direction of traversal of the wave is known as___wave.

Q.

Which among the following is a transverse wave?

1. Electricity

2. Gravitation

3. Sound

4. Magnetism

Q. Which sound travels faster - buzzing sound of a mosquito or roaring of a lion? And why?

Q. Which of the following can be transverse in nature?

1. Sound waves in water
2. Waves in a string
3. Light waves
4. All of the above.