Longitudinal Waves

Front

What are the regions in a longitudinal wave where the particles are close together called?

Back

Compressions.

Front

What do we call the regions in a longitudinal wave where the particles are spread apart?

Back

Rarefactions.

Front

In a longitudinal wave, how are the vibrations oriented in relation to the direction of energy transfer?

Back

The vibrations are parallel to the direction of energy transfer.

Front

What is the primary characteristic that all waves carry?

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Energy.

Front

What type of wave is characterized by oscillations in the same direction as the wave's energy transfer?

Back

Longitudinal wave.

Front

What is the difference between compressions and rarefactions in a longitudinal wave?

Back

Compressions are regions where particles are close together, while rarefactions are regions where particles are spread apart.

Front

Can you name a common example of a longitudinal wave?

Back

Sound waves.

Front

What happens to the energy of a longitudinal wave as it travels through a medium?

Back

The energy is transferred through the medium by the oscillation of particles.

Front

How does the speed of sound relate to longitudinal waves?

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Sound travels as a longitudinal wave through a medium, and its speed depends on the medium's properties.

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency in longitudinal waves?

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Wavelength is inversely proportional to frequency; as frequency increases, wavelength decreases.