Transverse and Longitudinal Waves

Front

What do waves carry?

Back

Energy

Front

What is the part of a longitudinal wave that is farthest apart?

Back

Rarefaction

Front

What does frequency measure?

Back

The number of waves that pass a point in a given amount of time.

Front

What is the place where a longitudinal wave is close together?

Back

Compression

Front

What is the high point of a transverse wave?

Back

Crest

Front

What is a transverse wave?

Back

A wave in which the motion of the medium is perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

Front

What is a longitudinal wave?

Back

A wave in which the motion of the medium is parallel to the direction of the wave.

Front

What is amplitude in a wave?

Back

The maximum distance the medium moves from its rest position.

Front

What is wavelength?

Back

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

Front

What is the low point of a transverse wave?

Back

Trough