Transverse and Longitudinal Waves

Front

What is the high point of a transverse wave called?

Back

Crest

Front

What is the low point of a transverse wave called?

Back

Trough

Front

What does 'medium' mean when talking about waves?

Back

Matter the wave travels through.

Front

What do waves carry?

Back

Energy

Front

What is the distance between the resting point and the crest or trough called?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What is a transverse wave?

Back

A wave in which the motion of the medium is perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

Front

What is a longitudinal wave?

Back

A wave in which the motion of the medium is parallel to the direction of the wave.

Front

What is compression in a longitudinal wave?

Back

The region where particles are closest together.

Front

What is rarefaction in a longitudinal wave?

Back

The region where particles are spread apart.

Front

What is wavelength?

Back

The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave.