Flashcardizz Review for Wave Quiz

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What is the amplitude of a wave?

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The amplitude is one-half (½) the distance between a crest and a trough in a transverse wave.

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What is the wavelength of a wave?

Back

The wavelength is the distance from the top of one crest to the top of the next crest, or from the bottom of one trough to the bottom of the next trough.

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What type of wave is a transverse wave?

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A transverse wave is a wave where the matter in the medium moves up and down or back and forth at right angles to the direction the wave travels.

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What are the low points of transverse waves called?

Back

The low points of transverse waves are called troughs.

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What type of wave is a water wave?

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A water wave is a transverse wave.

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What is a crest in a wave?

Back

A crest is the highest point of a transverse wave.

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What is a trough in a wave?

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A trough is the lowest point of a transverse wave.

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How does energy move in a transverse wave?

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The energy in a transverse wave causes the medium to move at right angles to the direction of the wave.

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What is the difference between transverse and compressional waves?

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In transverse waves, the medium moves perpendicular to the wave direction, while in compressional waves, the medium moves parallel to the wave direction.

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What is an example of a transverse wave?

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An example of a transverse wave is a water wave.