Transverse & Longitudinal

Front

What is the distance between any two corresponding points on successive waves?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What is the highest point of a wave called?

Back

Crest

Front

What is the lowest point of a wave called?

Back

Trough

Front

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

Back

Frequency

Front

What produces radiant energy?

Back

Sun

Front

What type of wave has oscillations that are perpendicular to the direction of the wave's travel?

Back

Transverse wave

Front

What type of wave has oscillations that are parallel to the direction of the wave's travel?

Back

Longitudinal wave

Front

What is an example of a transverse wave?

Back

Light waves

Front

What is an example of a longitudinal wave?

Back

Sound waves

Front

What is the formula for calculating wavelength?

Back

Wavelength = Speed / Frequency