Transverse and Longitudinal Waves

Front

What type of wave are water waves and light waves examples of?

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Transverse Wave

Front

In which type of wave does sound travel?

Back

Longitudinal waves

Front

What type of waves are sound waves?

Back

Longitudinal waves

Front

In a transverse wave, the vibrations are __________ to the direction of the wave.

Back

perpendicular (90 degrees)

Front

Which wave travels parallel to the medium?

Back

Longitudinal waves

Front

Define a transverse wave.

Back

A wave in which the particles of the medium move perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

Front

Define a longitudinal wave.

Back

A wave in which the particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of the wave.

Front

Give an example of a transverse wave.

Back

Light waves, water waves.

Front

Give an example of a longitudinal wave.

Back

Sound waves.

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency in waves?

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Wavelength is inversely proportional to frequency; as frequency increases, wavelength decreases.