Waves - Characteristics & Properties

Front

What is the highest point of a transverse wave?

Back

Crest

Front

What is the lowest point of a transverse wave?

Back

Trough

Front

Which type of wave travels parallel to the medium?

Back

Longitudinal Wave

Front

In which type of wave does the energy move in the same direction as the wave?

Back

Longitudinal Wave

Front

What is represented by the letter 'C' in a wave diagram?

Back

Wave Crest

Front

What is represented by the letter 'D' in a wave diagram?

Back

Wave Trough

Front

What are the two main types of waves?

Back

Transverse and Longitudinal Waves

Front

What is a compression in a longitudinal wave?

Back

A region where particles are close together.

Front

What is a rarefaction in a longitudinal wave?

Back

A region where particles are spread apart.

Front

How do transverse waves move?

Back

Perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer.