Transverse Waves DMS

Front

What is the top of a transverse wave called?

Back

Crest

Front

In a transverse wave, how do the particles move?

Back

Up and down

Front

What is the bottom of a transverse wave called?

Back

Trough

Front

The highest point of the transverse wave is called _____

Back

Crest

Front

An example of a transverse wave is...

Back

Light

Front

What is the distance between two consecutive crests in a wave called?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What is the maximum displacement of a wave from its rest position called?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What type of wave is characterized by particle motion perpendicular to wave direction?

Back

Transverse wave

Front

What is the term for the number of waves that pass a point in one second?

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Frequency

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency in a wave?

Back

They are inversely related; as wavelength increases, frequency decreases.