Transverse and Longitudinal Waves

Front

What is a wave?

Back

A disturbance that transfers energy but not matter.

Front

Which diagram shows a transverse wave?

Back

Diagram A.

Front

How would you describe the movement of a transverse wave?

Back

Up and down.

Front

Sound travels in which kind of wave?

Back

Longitudinal waves.

Front

Which of the following is a longitudinal wave?

Back

Sound wave.

Front

What is a transverse wave?

Back

A wave where the particle movement is perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.

Front

What is a longitudinal wave?

Back

A wave where the particle movement is parallel to the direction of wave propagation.

Front

Give an example of a transverse wave.

Back

Light waves are an example of transverse waves.

Front

Give an example of a longitudinal wave.

Back

Sound waves are an example of longitudinal waves.

Front

What is wavelength?

Back

The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave.