Which property of a wave distinguishes a travelling wave from a stationary wave?
amplitude
direction of vibration
propagation of energy
wavelength
What is the name given to a wave in which the particle vibration is at right angles to the direction in which energy is propagated?
latitudinal wave
longitudinal wave
stationary wave
transverse wave
travelling wave
These diagram show the results of a ripple-tank experiment. Which is the correct way of labelling them?
reflection, diffraction, refraction
refraction, reflection, diffraction
refraction, diffraction, reflection
diffraction, refraction, reflection
diffraction, reflection, refraction
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