8.9C Transverse and Longitudinal Waves

Front

Which type of wave requires a medium to travel through?

Back

Longitudinal wave

Front

What is the main difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?

Back

Transverse waves move perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer, while longitudinal waves move parallel.

Front

What is the distance between crest to crest or trough to trough called?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What causes waves to be produced?

Back

Vibrations

Front

How is energy transferred in waves?

Back

Energy is transferred by the movement of particles in the direction of the wave.

Front

What is a transverse wave?

Back

A wave in which the particles of the medium move perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

Front

What is a longitudinal wave?

Back

A wave in which the particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of the wave.

Front

What is wavelength?

Back

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

Front

What is frequency?

Back

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

Front

What is amplitude?

Back

The maximum distance that the particles of a wave move from their rest position.