Transverse Waves DMS

Front

What is the top of a transverse wave called?

Back

Crest

Front

What is the lowest point on a transverse wave called?

Back

Trough

Front

What does amplitude represent in a wave?

Back

The maximum displacement of points on a wave from its rest position.

Front

What is wavelength in the context of waves?

Back

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

Front

What is the primary use of waves?

Back

Transferring Energy

Front

What part of a transverse wave is the distance from the rest position to the crest?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What is frequency in relation to waves?

Back

The number of waves that pass a point in one second.

Front

How does energy transfer in a transverse wave?

Back

Energy is transferred through the oscillation of particles perpendicular to the direction of wave travel.

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

Back

As wavelength increases, frequency decreases, and vice versa.

Front

What is a practical example of transverse waves?

Back

Light waves and waves on a string.