Wave Parts

Front

What is a longitudinal wave?

Back

A type of wave where the particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of the wave's travel, such as sound waves.

Front

What is a transverse wave?

Back

A wave in which the particles of the medium move perpendicular to the direction of the wave's travel, such as light waves.

Front

Define compression in a wave.

Back

The part of a longitudinal wave where the particles are close together.

Front

What is rarefaction in a wave?

Back

The part of a longitudinal wave where the particles are spread apart.

Front

What does amplitude refer to in a wave?

Back

The maximum distance that the particles of a wave move from their rest position.

Front

What is frequency in the context of waves?

Back

The number of waves that pass a given point per second, measured in Hertz (Hz).

Front

Define wavelength.

Back

The distance between two consecutive points that are in phase on a wave, such as crest to crest or trough to trough.

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

Back

They are inversely related; as frequency increases, wavelength decreases, and vice versa.

Front

What is a surface wave?

Back

A wave that travels along the surface of a medium, exhibiting characteristics of both transverse and longitudinal waves.

Front

What is an electromagnetic wave?

Back

A wave that can travel through a vacuum and does not require a medium, such as light waves.