Waves Physics solved MCQs Questions answersBy: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: May 20, 2025 13 Score: 0 Attempted: 0/13 Subscribe 1. : The particles of the medium vibrate in longitudinal waves (A) perpendicular to the direction of the wave motion (B) along the direction of wave motion (C) opposite to the direction of the wave motion Answer: (B) along the direction of wave motion 2. : The particles of the medium vibrate in the transverse wave (A) at a right angle to the direction of wave motion (B) along the direction of wave motion (C) do not vibrate at all (D) opposite to the direction of the wave motion 3. : What does a wave transmit from one place to another? (A) Amplitude (B) Wavelength (C) Mass (D) Energy 4. : The waves in which particles of the medium vibrate at a right angle to the direction of wave motion are known as (A) electromagnetic waves (B) longitudinal waves (C) transverse waves (D) compressional waves 5. : The waves in which particles of the medium vibrate in the direction of the wave motion are called (A) stationary waves (B) longitudinal waves (C) transverse waves (D) mechanical waves 6. : Representation of mechanical waves is (A) sound (B) heat (C) light (D) compressional waves 7. : The waves in which a material medium is required for their propagation are known as (A) matter waves (B) mechanical waves (C) electromagnetic waves (D) carrier waves 8. : Water waves are (A) longitudinal waves (B) transverse waves (C) electromagnetic waves (D) stationary waves 9. : There is a ripple tank which is used to study the various forms of? (A) gases (B) wave phenomenon (C) solids (D) liquids 10. : The elongations and compressions are formed in (A) stationary waves (B) complex waves (C) longitudinal waves (D) transverse waves 11. : Which are mechanical waves? (A) Carry energy but do not need a medium (B) Need medium but do not carry energy from one place to another (C) Do not need a medium (D) Need a medium 12. : Energy becomes ________ when the amplitude of the wave becomes… (A) four times (B) double (C) one half (D) nine times 13. : The distance between two consecutive troughs or crests is known as (A) phase difference (B) period (C) wavelength (D) frequency Related Posts:Like as the waves make towards the pebbled shore MCQs & SummaryWaves and Oscillation MCQsWaves and Oscillation Past Papers Physics MCQs - Solved Questions AnswersOscilations Physics MCQs Solved Questions AnswersAlternating Current Physics Solved MCQs Questions Answers