Transverse and Longitudinal Waves

Front

What is the low point of a transverse wave called?

Back

Trough

Front

What is the high point of a transverse wave called?

Back

Crest

Front

What does frequency measure in the context of waves?

Back

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

Front

What is the part of a longitudinal wave that is farthest apart called?

Back

Rarefaction

Front

What is the place where a longitudinal wave is close together called?

Back

Compression

Front

Define a transverse wave.

Back

A wave in which the particle displacement is perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.

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Front

Define a longitudinal wave.

Back

A wave in which the particle displacement is parallel to the direction of wave propagation.

Front

What is wavelength in the context of waves?

Back

The distance between successive crests or troughs in a transverse wave, or between compressions in a longitudinal wave.

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Front

How is wave speed calculated?

Back

Wave speed is calculated by multiplying frequency by wavelength (Wave Speed = Frequency x Wavelength).

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

Back

They are inversely related; as frequency increases, wavelength decreases, and vice versa.

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