Question detail
Which option best matches the approved learning objective for Transverse and longitudinal waves (1)?
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Waves in air, fluids and solids
Question
- A. It means students should be able to describe oscillations in a transverse wave as perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer.
- B. It means transverse wave is never assessed in Waves in air, fluids and solids.
- C. It means learners only need to memorise the topic title for Transverse and longitudinal waves.
- D. It means students should give the opposite of the approved learning objective.
Answer
Transverse-oscillation check: the vibration is at right angles to the energy-transfer direction, as in a displacement-distance wave diagram with crests and troughs. Correct option: It means students should be able to describe oscillations in a transverse wave as perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer.
Explanation
It means students should be able to describe oscillations in a transverse wave as perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer. is correct because Transverse-oscillation check: the vibration is at right angles to the energy-transfer direction, as in a displacement-distance wave diagram with crests and troughs. It stays anchored to the Unit 4.6 learning objective and avoids mixing wave speed, frequency, wavelength, transverse motion or electromagnetic-spectrum order.
Common mistake
Transverse and longitudinal waves common mistake 1
Giving a vague answer instead of directly addressing: Describe oscillations in a transverse wave as perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer..
Answer by clearly explaining how to describe oscillations in a transverse wave as perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer..
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