Transverse and Longitudinal Waves
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a transverse wave?
Back
A wave in which the motion of the medium is perpendicular to the direction of the wave's energy transfer.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a longitudinal wave?
Back
A wave in which the motion of the medium is parallel to the direction of the wave's energy transfer.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does a transverse wave move in relation to energy transfer?
Back
Perpendicular to the energy transfer.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does a longitudinal wave move in relation to energy transfer?
Back
Parallel to the energy transfer.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is wavelength?
Back
The distance between two consecutive points in phase on a wave, such as crest to crest or trough to trough.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What type of wave is demonstrated with a slinky?
Back
Both transverse and longitudinal waves.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the amplitude of a wave?
Back
The maximum distance that the particles of the medium move from their rest position.
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