Longitudinal and Compression Wave Lesson

Compression/Longitudinal Waves

Multiple Choice

A wave in which the wave’s medium is compressed in the same direction as the movement of the wave

• Transversal wave

• Transverse wave

• Frequency wave

• compression wave

Multiple Choice

The distance from one point to the next corresponding point on a wave is called the ________________.

• waveform

• peak

• amplitude

• wavelength

Multiple Choice

           In a longitudinal wave moving along a spring, areas where the coils are farthest apart are called ____________________.

• interference
• Compression
• Rarefraction
• Diffraction

Multiple Choice

What is represented by the  letter 'y'?

• Compression
• Rarefaction
• Wavelength
• Amplitude

Multiple Choice

What is represented by the letter 'x'?

• Crest
• Compression
• Rarefaction
• Wavelength