Wave Types - Longitudinal and Transverse

Front

What is a wave that transfers energy through matter?

Back

Mechanical wave

Front

What is transferred in a wave?

Back

Energy

Front

What do we call the matter through which the energy is transferred?

Back

Medium

Front

What is the point called where the wave begins/ends?

Back

Propagation

Front

What type of wave is characterized by particle movement parallel to the direction of wave travel?

Back

Longitudinal wave

Front

What type of wave is characterized by particle movement perpendicular to the direction of wave travel?

Back

Transverse wave

Front

What is an example of a mechanical wave?

Back

Sound wave

Front

What is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave called?

Back

Wavelength

Front

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

Back

Frequency

Front

What is the highest point of a wave called?

Back

Crest