What are transverse waves?
Science Review on Waves

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1.
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Waves that move perpendicular (up and down) to the direction of the wave.
2.
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What are longitudinal waves?
Back
Waves that move parallel to the direction of the wave, consisting of compressions and rarefactions.
3.
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What is frequency?
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The number of waves that pass a point in one second, measured in Hertz (Hz).
4.
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What is wavelength?
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The distance between two consecutive points in phase on a wave, such as from crest to crest or trough to trough.
5.
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What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?
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As frequency increases, wavelength decreases, and vice versa.
6.
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What is a crest in a wave?
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The highest point of a wave.
7.
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What is a trough in a wave?
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The lowest point of a wave.
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