Longitudinal VS Transverse Waves

Front

What is the highest point on a wave called?

Back

The crest.

Front

What is the lowest point on a wave called?

Back

The trough.

Front

In which type of wave do particles of the medium vibrate parallel to the direction of wave motion?

Back

Longitudinal wave.

Front

What is an example of a longitudinal wave?

Back

Sound wave.

Front

What type of wave is sound classified as?

Back

Longitudinal wave.

Front

What type of wave has particles that vibrate perpendicular to the direction of wave motion?

Back

Transverse wave.

Front

What is the term for the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave?

Back

Wavelength.

Front

What is the measure of how many waves pass a point in a given amount of time?

Back

Frequency.

Front

What is the unit of frequency?

Back

Hertz (Hz).

Front

What type of wave is a water wave?

Back

Surface wave.