Transverse and Longitudinal Waves

Which letter represents the crest of the wave?​ ​ (a)  

​ Which letter represents the trough of the wave?​ (b)  

Which letter represents the amplitude of the wave?​ (c)  

Which letter represents the wavelength?​ (d)  

Which letter represents the resting point (or equilibrium)?​ (e)  

• A
• D
• B
• C
• E

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The vertical distance between a peak or valley and the resting position in a transverse wave is called a(n) ____.

• crest

• trough

• amplitude

• wavelength

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As a wavelength increases in size, its energy ______.

• increases

• decreases

• stays the same

• changes unpredictably

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The distance from one compression to the next in a longitudinal wave is called a(n) ____.

• wavelength

• trough

• crest

• amplitude

Waves are generated when a source of ______ forces the matter in a medium to vibrate.

• energy

• rarefaction

• vibration

• amplitude

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Waves that move through a medium at right angles to the direction of the wave are called_____.

• transverse

• mechanical

• longitudinal

• trough

Which wave has the most energy?​ (a)  

• Wave 2
• Wave 1

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A wave in the ocean has a wavelength of 2 m and a frequency of 0.5 Hz. What is the speed of this wave?

• 2 m x 0.5 /s = 1 m/s

• 2 m / 0.5 /s = 0.25 m/s

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