Transverse Waves

Front

What part of the transverse wave is letter A?

Back

crest

Front

What part of the transverse wave is letter B?

Back

trough

Front

What part of the transverse wave is letter C?

Back

amplitude

Front

What part of the transverse wave is letter D?

Back

wavelength

Front

The matter through which waves travel is called a ?

Back

medium

Front

___________ refers to the number of waves that pass a point in a certain amount of time.

Back

Frequency

Front

Waves are movements of _____________?

Back

energy

Front

In a transverse wave, what is moving in a direction that is perpendicular (up and down) to the wave?

Back

energy

Front

What is an example of a transverse wave?

Back

ocean waves

Front

A boat floating in the ocean will move up and down, but will not travel forward with the waves.

Back

True