Transverse Waves

Front

What is the measurement from one point of the wave to the next identical part of the wave?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What is the bottom of the wave called?

Back

Trough

Front

What is the difference between Transverse and Longitudinal waves?

Back

Transverse waves can travel through space but longitudinal can't.

Front

What is the lowest point on a transverse wave called?

Back

Trough

Front

What is the matter through which waves travel called?

Back

Medium

Front

What is the highest point of a transverse wave called?

Back

Crest

Front

What is the distance from the rest position to the crest or trough of a wave?

Back

Amplitude

Front

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

Back

Frequency

Front

What type of wave moves the medium perpendicular to the direction of the wave?

Back

Transverse wave

Front

What type of wave moves the medium parallel to the direction of the wave?

Back

Longitudinal wave