Waves

Front

What is a longitudinal wave?

Back

A wave in which the vibrations of the medium are parallel to the direction of the wave's travel.

Front

What is a transverse wave?

Back

A wave in which the vibrations of the medium are perpendicular to the direction of the wave's travel.

Front

Define compression in a longitudinal wave.

Back

An area where particles are close together.

Front

Define rarefaction in a longitudinal wave.

Back

An area where particles are spread apart.

Front

What is frequency in the context of waves?

Back

The number of waves that pass a given point every second.

Front

What is wavelength?

Back

The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave.

Front

What is amplitude?

Back

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

Front

Give an example of a transverse wave.

Back

Water waves, waves on a string, or light waves.

Front

Give an example of a longitudinal wave.

Back

Sound waves.

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

Back

Higher frequency means shorter wavelength, and lower frequency means longer wavelength.