Longitudinal VS Transverse Waves

Front

Sound waves travel as _________ waves.

Back

longitudinal

Front

The distance from one crest to the next crest in a wave is called __________.

Back

wavelength

Front

The lowest point on a wave is called the __________.

Back

trough

Front

A wave in which the particles of the medium move perpendicularly to the direction the wave is traveling is called a __________ wave.

Back

transverse wave

Front

Which diagram best represents the motion of a particle in a transverse wave?

Back

Diagram C

Front

What is the definition of a longitudinal wave?

Back

A wave in which the particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of the wave.

Front

What is the definition of a transverse wave?

Back

A wave in which the particles of the medium move perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

Front

What is amplitude in a wave?

Back

The maximum distance that the particles of the medium move from their rest position.

Front

What is a crest in a wave?

Back

The highest point of a wave.

Front

What is a trough in a wave?

Back

The lowest point of a wave.