Transverse and Longitudinal Waves Review 2024

Front

What is the high point of a transverse wave?

Back

Crest

Front

What is the low point of a transverse wave?

Back

Trough

Front

What part of a longitudinal wave is where the particles are closest together?

Back

Compression

Front

What part of a longitudinal wave is where the particles are farthest apart?

Back

Rarefaction

Front

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

Back

Transverse wave

Front

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

Back

Longitudinal wave

Front

In a transverse wave, what is the distance from the rest position to the crest called?

Back

Amplitude

Front

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

Back

Wavelength

Front

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

Back

Frequency

Front

What is the relationship between wave speed, frequency, and wavelength?

Back

Wave speed = Frequency x Wavelength