Transverse and Longitudinal Waves Review 2024

Front

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

Back

Wavelength

Front

As the frequency of a wave decreases, what happens to the wavelength?

Back

The wavelength increases.

Front

What does 'A' represent in a wave diagram?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What type of wave is characterized by oscillations perpendicular to the direction of wave travel?

Back

Transverse wave

Front

Which wave has the highest frequency in a given diagram?

Back

The wave with the most crests in a given distance.

Front

What is the measure of the height of a wave from its rest position?

Back

Amplitude

Front

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

Back

Frequency

Front

What is the speed of a wave?

Back

The distance a wave travels in a given amount of time.

Front

What type of wave has oscillations parallel to the direction of wave travel?

Back

Longitudinal wave

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength in waves?

Back

As frequency increases, wavelength decreases.