Longitudinal and Transverse Waves

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

• mediums

• resting position

• wavelength

• origin

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If a wave has a greater frequency, what happens to the wavelength?

• increases

• decreases

• stays the same

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Transverse waves move __________ to the energy in the wave (select all that apply).

• Parallel

• Perpendicular

• At 90 degree angle

• In the same direction

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Which letter(s) represent the rest position of the wave (select all that apply)?

• A & C

• C & E

• E & G

• C & G

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Is made up of crests and troughs

• Transverse Wave

• Longitudinal Wave

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• Transverse Wave

• Longitudinal Wave

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Light is this type of wave

• Transverse Wave

• Longitudinal Wave

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In a transverse wave, the vibrations are __________ to the direction of the wave.

The vibrations in a longitudinal wave are __________ to the direction of energy transfer.

Sound waves are __________ waves.