Transverse and Longitudinal Waves Review 2024

Front

What is the high point of a transverse wave called?

Back

Crest

Front

What is the measure of the distance between two consecutive points in a wave?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What type of wave has oscillations that are perpendicular to the direction of wave travel?

Back

Transverse wave

Front

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

Back

Longitudinal wave

Front

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

Back

The wavelength increases.

Front

What is the low point of a transverse wave called?

Back

Trough

Front

In a longitudinal wave, what are the regions where particles are close together called?

Back

Compression

Front

In a longitudinal wave, what are the regions where particles are spread apart called?

Back

Rarefaction

Front

What is the term for the number of waves that pass a point in one second?

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Frequency

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength in waves?

Back

As frequency increases, wavelength decreases.