Wave Types - Longitudinal and Transverse
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a wave?
Back
A wave is a repeating disturbance or vibration that transfers energy from place to place without transporting matter.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the two main types of waves?
Back
The two main types of waves are longitudinal waves and transverse waves.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Define longitudinal wave.
Back
A longitudinal wave is a type of wave where the particles of the medium move back and forth in the same direction as the wave propagation.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Define transverse wave.
Back
A transverse wave is a type of wave where the particles of the medium move up and down perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is wavelength?
Back
Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive points that are in phase on a wave, such as crest to crest or trough to trough.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is amplitude?
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Amplitude is the maximum distance that the particles of a medium move from their rest position when a wave passes through.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is compression in a longitudinal wave?
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Compression is the region in a longitudinal wave where the particles are closest together.
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