Progressive and stationary waves (AQA A-Level Physics): Quizzes
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In a transverse wave, how do particles oscillate relative to the direction of energy transfer?
In a transverse wave, how do particles oscillate relative to the direction of energy transfer?
At right angles
In a longitudinal wave, how do particles oscillate relative to energy transfer direction?
In a longitudinal wave, how do particles oscillate relative to energy transfer direction?
Parallel to it
What are the regions called where particles are close together in a longitudinal wave?
What are the regions called where particles are close together in a longitudinal wave?
Compressions
Which type of wave can be polarised?
Which type of wave can be polarised?
Transverse only
Why cannot longitudinal waves be polarised?
Why cannot longitudinal waves be polarised?
Oscillations aligned with travel direction
What does polarisation restrict oscillations to?
What does polarisation restrict oscillations to?
A single plane
How do polaroid sunglasses reduce glare?
How do polaroid sunglasses reduce glare?
Block light oscillating in certain directions
What must a receiving aerial do to get optimal TV or radio signal strength?
What must a receiving aerial do to get optimal TV or radio signal strength?
Align with transmitted signal orientation
Which of these is an example of a transverse wave?
Which of these is an example of a transverse wave?
Electromagnetic waves
Which of these is an example of a longitudinal wave?
Which of these is an example of a longitudinal wave?
Sound waves