Transverse and Longitudinal Waves-Thursday 5/14

Front

What type of wave travels parallel to the medium?

Back

Longitudinal wave

Front

What is the distance between any two crests or troughs called?

Back

Wavelength

Front

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

Back

Transverse wave

Front

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

Back

Longitudinal wave

Front

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

Back

Amplitude

Front

What type of wave is sound classified as?

Back

Longitudinal wave

Front

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

Back

Frequency

Front

In a transverse wave, what are the high points called?

Back

Crests

Front

In a transverse wave, what are the low points called?

Back

Troughs

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency in waves?

Back

Wavelength is inversely proportional to frequency.