Parts of Waves

In a longitudinal wave, what is the region where the particles are closest together called?

• Trough

• Compression

• Amplitude

• Rarefaction

What is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs of a wave known as?

• Wavelength

• Waveheight

• Amplitude

• Frequency

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Which type of wave causes the particles to vibrate perpendicular to the direction of the wave?

• Longitudinal waves

• Surface waves

• Electromagnetic waves

• Mechanical waves

What is the term for the number of waves passing a point in a certain amount of time?

• frequency

• velocity

• amplitude

• wavelength

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In a longitudinal wave, what is the region where the particles are farthest apart called?

• Expansion zone

• Rarefaction zone

• Compression zone

• Dilation zone

What is the lowest point of a transverse wave called?

• crest

• trough

• dip

• peak

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Which type of wave causes the particles to vibrate parallel to the direction of the wave?

• Longitudinal waves

• Transverse waves

• Surface waves

• Electromagnetic waves

What is the term for the height of a wave from the midpoint to the crest?

• Frequency

• Velocity

• Amplitude

• Wavelength

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What is the term for the distance between two corresponding points on a wave?

• velocity

• frequency

• wavelength

• amplitude

What is this?

• trough

• wavelength

• crest

• equilibrium

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