Transverse and Longitudinal Waves Review 2024

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What is a transverse wave?

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A wave where the particle movement is perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.

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What is a longitudinal wave?

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A wave where the particle movement is parallel to the direction of wave propagation.

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What is the crest of a wave?

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The highest point of a transverse wave.

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What is the trough of a wave?

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The lowest point of a transverse wave.

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What is compression in a longitudinal wave?

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The region where particles are closest together.

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What is rarefaction in a longitudinal wave?

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The region where particles are spread apart.

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How does amplitude affect energy in a wave?

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A wave with a high amplitude carries more energy than a wave with a low amplitude.

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What is wavelength?

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The distance between two consecutive points in phase on a wave, such as crest to crest.

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What is frequency?

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The number of waves that pass a point in one second, measured in Hertz (Hz).

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What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

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Higher frequency means shorter wavelength, and lower frequency means longer wavelength.