Transverse Waves

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What is a transverse wave?

Back

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

Front

What is the crest of a wave?

Back

The highest point of a wave.

Front

What is the trough of a wave?

Back

The lowest point of a wave.

Front

What is amplitude in a transverse wave?

Back

The maximum distance from the rest position to the crest or trough.

Front

What is wavelength?

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

Front

What is frequency?

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The number of waves that pass a point in one second.

Front

How is amplitude measured?

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From the rest position to the crest or trough.

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

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As wavelength increases, frequency decreases, and vice versa.

Front

What is the formula for wave speed?

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Wave speed = Wavelength x Frequency.

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What happens to the amplitude if energy is added to a wave?

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The amplitude increases.