Transverse and Longitudinal Waves

Front

What is the high point of a transverse wave?

Back

Crest

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Front

What is the distance between crest and crest, or trough and trough on a transverse wave?

Back

Wavelength

Front

Does a wave with a large amplitude have more or less energy than a wave with a small amplitude?

Back

More energy

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Front

What do waves carry?

Back

Energy

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Front

What is the place where a longitudinal wave is close together?

Back

Compression

Front

What is the low point of a transverse wave?

Back

Trough

Front

What is the measure of how far a wave travels in a given amount of time?

Back

Speed

Front

What is the term for the maximum distance a wave moves from its rest position?

Back

Amplitude

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Front

What is the area in a longitudinal wave where particles are spread apart?

Back

Rarefaction

Front

What is the number of waves that pass a point in a given amount of time?

Back

Frequency