18. Waves & Sound

Which of the following equations correctly gives the velocity of a transverse wave on a stretched string in terms of the string's tension $T$ and mass per unit length $\mu$?

If the speed of a transverse wave doubles while the wavelength remains the same, what happens to the frequency of the wave? $v=f\lambda$

Which type of wave displaces the particles of its medium in the same direction as the wave's propagation?

In the context of seismic waves, which type of wave moves the fastest and thus will reach the seismograph first?

A transverse wave travels along a string with a velocity of $30m/s$ and has a wavelength of $0.32m$. What is the frequency of the wave?

Which of the following best describes the velocity of a transverse wave on a stretched string, rather than the speed at which raindrops fall?

Which property of a medium primarily determines the velocity of a transverse wave traveling through it?

Which of the following best describes the difference between a transverse wave and a longitudinal wave?

Which of the following factors primarily determine the velocity of a transverse wave on a stretched string?

Which of the following best explains why transverse waves move faster at higher temperatures and in the solid phase?

Which of the following will change the velocity $v$ of a periodic transverse wave on a string?

Which of the following statements correctly describes transverse waves?

Which of the following statements best describes the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?