Transverse vs Longitudinal Waves

Which of the following is a major difference between a transverse and longitudinal wave?

• A longitudinal wave requires a medium to travel through, and a transverse wave does not.

• A transverse wave requires a medium to travel through, and a longitudinal wave does not.

• There is no difference between the two types of waves.

• A longitudinal wave's frequency is measured in Hertz, and a transverse wave's frequency is not.

How do the particles vibrate in a longitudinal wave?

• back and forth in the same direction as the wave

• the air molecules themselves do not move

• at right angles to the wave

• in all directions

The highest point on a transverse wave is called the ___.

• crest

• trough

• wavelength

• amplitude

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The lowest point on a transverse wave is called the ___.

• crest

• trough

• wavelength

• amplitude

Which wave is pictured?

• Transverse

• Longitudinal

• Both

• Neither

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How do the particles move in a transverse wave?

• back and forth in the same direction as the wave

• the air molecules themselves do not move

• up and down at right angles to the direction of the wave

• in all directions

Radiant energy travels as what type of waves?

• Longitudinal waves

• Mechanical waves

• Compression waves

• Transverse waves

The spread out regions in a longitudinal wave are called ____.

• rarefactions

• compressions

• frequencies

• wavelengths

A disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another is called a ___.

• wave

• motion

• matter

• force

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What is the height of the wave from the rest position to the crest or trough called?

• Frequency

• Amplitude

• Wavelength

• Compression

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