Transverse and Longitudinal Waves Review 2024

Front

What is a wave with a large amplitude associated with?

Back

More energy.

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What is the term for the number of waves per second?

Back

Frequency.

Front

What is the high point of a transverse wave called?

Back

Crest.

Front

What does frequency measure?

Back

The number of waves that pass a point in a given amount of time.

Front

Which wave has the longest wavelength in a diagram?

Back

The wave with the lowest frequency.

Front

What is a transverse wave?

Back

A wave where the particle movement is perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.

Front

What is a longitudinal wave?

Back

A wave where the particle movement is parallel to the direction of wave propagation.

Front

What is the low point of a transverse wave called?

Back

Trough.

Front

What is wavelength?

Back

The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave.

Front

What is amplitude?

Back

The maximum distance a wave moves from its rest position.