Transverse & Longitudinal Waves

Front

All waves carry ______________.

Back

Energy

Front

What type of wave is characterized by particle movement parallel to the direction of wave propagation?

Back

Longitudinal wave

Front

How would you describe the movement of a transverse wave?

Back

Up and down

Front

The highest point of a transverse wave is called _____

Back

crest

Front

What kind of wave is characterized by particle movement perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation?

Back

Transverse wave

Front

The lowest point of a transverse wave is called _____

Back

trough

Front

The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave is called _____

Back

wavelength

Front

The maximum displacement of a wave from its rest position is called _____

Back

amplitude

Front

What is the term for the compression and rarefaction in a longitudinal wave?

Back

Regions of high and low pressure

Front

What type of wave is a sound wave?

Back

Longitudinal wave