Transverse vs. Longitudinal Waves

Front

What is another name for wave height?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What is the highest point of a transverse wave called?

Back

Crest

Front

What do we call the point when the particles of a wave are spread out?

Back

Rarefaction

Front

What is the term used to identify the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What is the definition of frequency in the context of waves?

Back

The number of complete waves that pass a point in a certain amount of time.

Front

What is the lowest point of a transverse wave called?

Back

Trough

Front

What type of wave has particles that move perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation?

Back

Transverse wave

Front

What type of wave has particles that move parallel to the direction of wave propagation?

Back

Longitudinal wave

Front

What is the term for the maximum displacement of a wave from its rest position?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency in wave motion?

Back

Wavelength is inversely proportional to frequency; as one increases, the other decreases.