Transverse and Longitudinal Waves

The correct unit for wavelength is:

• Hz

• S

• m

• cm

The distance between two troughs in a wave is:

• frequency

• wavelength

• equilibrium

• period

A substance (like solid, liquid or gas) that the energy of a wave can travel through

• amplitude

• compression

• medium

• frequency

The area of a longitudinal wave where the particles are crowded together.

• compression

• crest

• transverse

• medium

The highest point on a wave.

• frequency

• compression

• trough

• crest

What type of wave is this?

• Longitudinal
• Transverse

Waves are a transfer of what?

• Heat
• Light
• Energy
• Food

What is frequency measured in?

• Milliseconds

• Miles

• Hertz

• Kilograms

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

• amplitude
• crest
• trough
• wavelength

Which wave in the diagram has the greatest frequency?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4