Types of Waves

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What is a transverse wave?

Back

The particles of a medium that travel perpendicular to a wave.

Front

What type of wave is characterized by particles moving perpendicular to the direction of wave travel?

Back

Transverse wave.

Front

What is a longitudinal wave?

Back

The particles of a medium that travel parallel to the direction of wave travel.

Front

What is a medium in the context of waves?

Back

The matter through which a mechanical wave travels.

Front

What is rarefaction in a longitudinal wave?

Back

The region where particles are spread apart.

Front

What color of light has the lowest frequency?

Back

Red.

Front

What is compression in a longitudinal wave?

Back

The region where particles are close together.

Front

What is the difference between mechanical and electromagnetic waves?

Back

Mechanical waves require a medium to travel through, while electromagnetic waves do not.

Front

What is the wavelength of a wave?

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The distance between two consecutive points that are in phase, such as crest to crest.

Front

What is frequency in the context of waves?

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The number of waves that pass a point in one second.