Longitudinal vs. Transverse Waves

Front

What is the term for the number of waves produced over a given period?

Back

Frequency

Front

Which type of wave has peaks and troughs?

Back

Transverse Wave

Front

What is the term for the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What is the term for the maximum displacement of a wave from its rest position?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What is the term for the areas in a longitudinal wave where particles are close together?

Back

Compression

Front

What is the term for the areas in a longitudinal wave where particles are spread apart?

Back

Rarefaction

Front

What is the material called that a wave travels through?

Back

Medium

Front

What happens to the energy of a wave when its amplitude increases?

Back

The energy increases.

Front

What type of wave is sound classified as?

Back

Longitudinal Wave

Front

What is the speed of a wave if its frequency is 5 Hz and its wavelength is 2 meters?

Back

Speed = Frequency x Wavelength = 5 Hz x 2 m = 10 m/s