Waves

Front

What are the parts of a longitudinal wave where the coils are close together called?

Back

Compressions

Front

What is the highest point on a wave called?

Back

Crest

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Front

What part of the wave is referred to as the trough?

Back

The lowest point of the wave.

Front

How are longitudinal waves oriented in relation to the direction of energy transfer?

Back

Parallel

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Front

What type of wave is characterized by oscillations that are perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer?

Back

Transverse wave.

Front

What is the term for the distance from the resting point to the crest of a wave?

Back

Amplitude.

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Front

What is the term for the lowest point of a wave?

Back

Trough.

Front

What type of wave is a sound wave classified as?

Back

Longitudinal wave.

Front

What is the resting position of a wave called?

Back

Equilibrium or Resting Point.

Front

What is a compressional wave?

Back

A wave where the particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of the wave.

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