Transverse and Longitudinal Waves Review 2024

Transverse and Longitudinal Waves Review 2024

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6th - 8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a transverse wave?

Back

A transverse wave is a type of wave where the particle movement is perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation. Examples include light waves and waves on a string.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a longitudinal wave?

Back

A longitudinal wave is a type of wave where the particle movement is parallel to the direction of wave propagation. An example is a sound wave.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is wavelength?

Back

Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive points that are in phase on a wave, such as crest to crest or trough to trough.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is frequency?

Back

Frequency is the number of waves that pass a given point in one second, measured in Hertz (Hz). Higher frequency means more waves in a given time.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

Back

As frequency increases, wavelength decreases, and vice versa. This is described by the formula: Speed = Frequency x Wavelength.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of wave is sound?

Back

Sound is a longitudinal wave.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of wave is light?

Back

Light is a transverse wave.

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