Types of Waves and Their Properties

Front

What are the two basic types of mechanical waves?

Back

Transverse and Longitudinal

Front

Which type of wave moves perpendicular to the direction of energy?

Back

Transverse

Front

Which type of wave moves parallel to the direction of energy?

Back

Longitudinal

Front

What is the highest point of a transverse wave called?

Back

Crest

Front

What is the lowest point of a transverse wave called?

Back

Trough

Front

In a longitudinal wave, what do you call the areas where particles are close together?

Back

Compression

Front

In a longitudinal wave, what do you call the areas where particles are spread apart?

Back

Rarefaction

Front

What type of wave is a light wave?

Back

Transverse

Front

What type of wave is a sound wave?

Back

Longitudinal

Front

Which wave travels perpendicular to the energy transfer direction?

Back

Transverse