Mechanical Waves Trivia Quiz Questions and Answers

Questions : 7 | Total Attempts: 506 | Recent Updated: 18-Feb-2020
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The propagation of disturbance from one place to another is called wave motion. A mechanical wave is a disturbance produced in a material medium and advancing With The Definite speed in the medium without changing its form. Take this quiz and know about mechanical waves.

Questions Excerpt


1. How many types of mechanical waves?

A. 2

B. 4

C. 6

D. 8

2. For a transverse wave, the distance between two consecutive......... It is called the wavelength.

A. Compression

B. Refraction

C. Crests

D. All of the above

3. For the longitudinal wave, the distance between two consecutive............. It is called the wavelength.

A. Compression and troughs

B. Crest and compression

C. Refraction and crest

D. Compressions and refractions

4. Electromagnetic waves are......

A. Transverse waves

B. Longitudinal waves

C. Both of the above

D. None of the above

5. The lowest detectable change in intensity by the human ear is.....

A. 2db

B. 1db

C. 3db

D. 5db

6. The stem of the tuning fork vibrate......

A. Transversely

B. Longitudinally

C. Both of the above

D. None of the above

7. Mechanical waves transmit ...... And Momentum through the medium.

A. Matter

B. Energy

C. Speed

D. All of the above

 

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