Question

Which statements describe the wave? Check all that apply.

Answer 1

Answer:

A: The wave is a mechanical wave.

C: The wave moves energy through matter.

F: The wave transfers energy perpendicular to the motion of the wave.

Answer 2

A wave is a disturbance which always moves forward from the source. A wave can be of two types:

1. Mechanical waves: These waves can transport energy through matter only without actually moving the matter along. Example: Sound wave

2. Electromagnetic waves: The waves can transport energy through space.

Example: Radio waves

Another types of waves are:

1. Longitudinal waves: The waves transfer energy parallel to the motion of the wave. The particles of the medium oscillate along the direction of motion of wave.

2. Transverse waves: The waves transfer energy perpendicular to the motion of the wave. The particles of the medium oscillate perpendicular to the direction of motion of wave.