Transverse and Longitude retake

Front

What is the term for the number of times a wavelength occurs in one second?

Back

Frequency

Front

How does a transverse wave move?

Back

Up and down

Front

Which type of wave has the shortest wavelength?

Back

Gamma rays

Front

What type of wave travels parallel to the medium?

Back

Longitudinal wave

Front

What type of waves are sound waves?

Back

Longitudinal waves

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

Back

They are inversely related; as frequency increases, wavelength decreases.

Front

What is the definition of a wave?

Back

A disturbance that transfers energy through matter or space.

Front

What are the two main types of waves?

Back

Transverse waves and longitudinal waves.

Front

Can you give an example of a transverse wave?

Back

Light waves are an example of transverse waves.

Front

What is the amplitude of a wave?

Back

The maximum distance from the rest position to the crest or trough.