Transverse vs. Longitudinal Waves

Front

When the particles of a medium are vibrating perpendicular to the direction of the wave, this is a __________ wave.

Back

Transverse wave

Front

Which vocabulary term is used to identify the distance between points C & G?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What is the lowest point of a transverse wave called?

Back

Trough

Front

What is measured from crest to crest or trough to trough?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What property of the wave is represented by the letter 'B'?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What is the highest point of a transverse wave called?

Back

Crest

Front

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

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 distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What is the term for the area in a longitudinal wave where particles are close together?

Back

Compression