Transverse and Longitudinal Waves

Front

What is a transverse wave?

Back

A wave where the movement of the medium is perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

Front

What is a longitudinal wave?

Back

A wave where the movement of the medium is parallel to the direction of the wave.

Front

What is the highest point of a transverse wave called?

Back

Crest.

Front

What is the lowest point of a transverse wave called?

Back

Trough.

Front

What are compressions in a longitudinal wave?

Back

Parts where the coils are close together.

Front

What are rarefactions in a longitudinal wave?

Back

Parts where the coils are spread apart.

Front

What is wavelength?

Back

The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave.

Front

What is amplitude?

Back

The maximum distance a wave moves from its rest position.

Front

What unit is used to measure frequency?

Back

Hertz (Hz).

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

Back

Higher frequency means shorter wavelength.