Longitudinal VS Transverse Waves

Front

Which is an example of a longitudinal wave?

Back

sound wave

Front

Which letter represents the trough? Options: A, B, C, D

Back

A

Front

The distance from one crest to the next crest in a wave is

Back

wavelength

Front

In longitudinal waves, the parts where the coils are spread apart are called what?

Back

rarefactions

Front

In a longitudinal wave, the parts where the coils are close together are called what?

Back

compressions

Front

What kind of wave is pictured?

Back

Longitudinal

Front

What does a wave carry from place to place?

Back

energy

Front

Sound waves travel as _________ waves.

Back

longitudinal

Front

A back-and-forth motion causing particles to move close together generates a _______. Options: rarefaction, surface wave, transverse wave, compression

Back

compression

Front

A rarefaction is generated when particles move ______.

Back

apart