Carmel 6th: Transverse and Longitudinal Waves

Carmel 6th: Transverse and Longitudinal Waves

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1.

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What is a transverse wave?

Back

A transverse wave is a type of wave where the particles of the medium move perpendicular to the direction of the wave's travel. An example is a wave on a string.

2.

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Front

What is a longitudinal wave?

Back

A longitudinal wave is a type of wave where the particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of the wave's travel. An example is a sound wave.

3.

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Front

What does amplitude refer to in a wave?

Back

Amplitude is the maximum distance that the particles of a wave move from their rest position. It is related to the energy of the wave.

4.

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Front

Define wavelength.

Back

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

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is frequency in the context of waves?

Back

Frequency is the number of complete wavelengths that pass a point in one second, measured in hertz (Hz).

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How are frequency and wavelength related?

Back

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

7.

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Front

What are compressions in a longitudinal wave?

Back

Compressions are areas in a longitudinal wave where particles are close together.

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