Longitudinal and transverse waves - Jamb Physics Past Questions and Answers

Question 1:

• JAMB 2019

If the time of flight is 96seconds, calculate the horizontal range through the point of projection.

A. 84400m
B. 69000m
C. 61440m
D. 24000m

Question 2:

• JAMB 1983

Longitudinal waves do not exhibit

A. Refraction
B. Reflection
C. Diffraction
D. Polarization
E. Rarefaction

Question 3:

• JAMB 1989

A vibrator of frequency 60Hz is used in generating transverse stationary waves in a long thin wire, If the average distance between successive nodes on the wire is 45cm, find the speed of the transverse waves in the wire.

A. 27ms^-1
B. 54ms^-1
C. 90ms^-1
D. 108ms^-1

Question 4:

• JAMB 1995

Which of the following is the exclusive property of a transverse wave?

A. Diffraction
B. Refraction
C. Compression
D. Polarization