Waves: Types & Parts

Front

What type of wave is a sound wave?

Back

Sound waves are an example of longitudinal waves.

Front

What does Letter B represent in a wave diagram?

Back

Letter B represents compression.

Front

Which type of wave requires a medium to travel?

Back

Longitudinal waves require a medium to travel.

Front

Which wave has the smallest amplitude?

Back

Wave Q has the smallest amplitude.

Front

What type of wave is represented in the diagram if it is a transverse wave?

Back

The wave shown is an example of a transverse wave.

Front

Define longitudinal wave.

Back

A longitudinal wave is a wave in which the particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of the wave's propagation.

Front

Define transverse wave.

Back

A transverse wave is a wave in which the particles of the medium move perpendicular to the direction of the wave's propagation.

Front

What is compression in a wave?

Back

Compression is the region in a longitudinal wave where the particles are closest together.

Front

What is rarefaction in a wave?

Back

Rarefaction is the region in a longitudinal wave where the particles are furthest apart.

Front

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.