Transverse and Longitudinal Waves

Front

Electromagnetic waves are ______ waves

Back

Transverse

Front

Amplitude is determined by the amount of _______ in the wave

Back

Energy

Front

When a pulse is sent along a line it is called a _______ wave.

Back

Longitudinal

Front

Which direction do transverse waves travel?

Back

all 3 ways

Front

A Longitudinal wave is also known as a ______ wave

Back

Compression

Front

What is the definition of a transverse wave?

Back

A wave in which the motion of the medium is perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

Front

What is the definition of a longitudinal wave?

Back

A wave in which the motion of the medium is parallel to the direction of the wave.

Front

Give an example of a transverse wave.

Back

Light waves are an example of transverse waves.

Front

Give an example of a longitudinal wave.

Back

Sound waves are an example of longitudinal waves.

Front

What is wavelength?

Back

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