Longitudinal VS Transverse Waves

Front

What type of wave is sound?

Back

Longitudinal

Front

What does a wave carry from place to place?

Back

Energy

Front

What is generated when particles move close together?

Back

Compression

Front

What is generated when particles move apart?

Back

Rarefaction

Front

What type of wave moves up and down?

Back

Transverse wave

Front

In which type of wave do particles move parallel to the direction of the wave?

Back

Longitudinal wave

Front

In which type of wave do particles move perpendicular to the direction of the wave?

Back

Transverse wave

Front

What is the term for the highest point of a transverse wave?

Back

Crest

Front

What is the term for the lowest point of a transverse wave?

Back

Trough

Front

What is the distance between two consecutive crests called?

Back

Wavelength