TYPES OF WAVES

Front

What is the source that causes a wave to start?

Back

Vibration

Front

How would you describe the movement of a transverse wave?

Back

Up and down

Front

Which image represents a longitudinal wave?

Back

Image B

Front

Unlike a longitudinal wave, the disturbance in a transverse wave is:

Back

Perpendicular to the wave motion.

Front

Which is true of a mechanical wave?

Back

It must have a medium.

Front

What are the two main types of waves?

Back

Transverse and longitudinal.

Front

What is a transverse wave?

Back

A wave where the disturbance moves perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

Front

What is a longitudinal wave?

Back

A wave where the disturbance moves parallel to the direction of the wave.

Front

Give an example of a mechanical wave.

Back

Sound wave.

Front

What is a medium in the context of waves?

Back

The substance through which a wave travels.