What is a transverse wave?
Transverse and Longitudinal Waves Review 2024

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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.
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What is a longitudinal wave?
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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.
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What is wavelength?
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Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive points that are in phase on a wave, such as crest to crest or trough to trough.
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What is frequency?
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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.
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What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?
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As frequency increases, wavelength decreases, and vice versa. This is described by the formula: Speed = Frequency x Wavelength.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What type of wave is sound?
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Sound is a longitudinal wave.
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What type of wave is light?
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Light is a transverse wave.
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