Pick the right answer, quickly

Exercise and reference answers

Questions

1. Question

   Sound in air is a wave that is:

   Choices

   1. Transverse
   2. Longitudinal
   3. Neither

   Correct choice

   Longitudinal

2. Question

   A wave on a string is:

   Choices

   1. Transverse
   2. Longitudinal
   3. Neither

   Correct choice

   Transverse

3. Question

   Zero amplitude points are:

   Choices

   1. Antinodes
   2. Nodes
   3. Crests

   Correct choice

   Nodes

4. Question

   Overlapping waves add:

   Choices

   1. Algebraically
   2. Absolutely
   3. Never

   Correct choice

   Algebraically

5. Question

   Mechanical waves in a vacuum:

   Choices

   1. Travel fast
   2. Cannot travel
   3. Travel slow

   Correct choice

   Cannot travel

Instructions

Tap the correct answer before the round moves on.

Explanation