Longitudinal VS Transverse Waves

Front

What is a longitudinal wave?

Back

A wave in which the particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of the wave's propagation, such as sound waves.

Front

What is a transverse wave?

Back

A wave in which the particles of the medium move perpendicular to the direction of the wave's propagation, such as light waves.

Front

Give an example of a longitudinal wave.

Back

Sound wave.

Front

What is the definition of amplitude in a wave?

Back

The maximum distance that the particles of a medium move from their rest position, indicating the wave's energy.

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.

Front

What does wavelength represent in a wave?

Back

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

Front

What type of wave is sound?

Back

Longitudinal wave.

Front

What type of wave is light?

Back

Transverse wave.

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

Back

Higher frequency waves have shorter wavelengths, and lower frequency waves have longer wavelengths.