Types of Waves

What do we call a wave where the particles move back and forth perpendicular to the direction the wave travels?

• Transverse
• Longitudinal
• Sound
• Primary Seismic

What type of wave moves by pushing together and spreading apart in a parallel direction to the way the wave travels?

• longitudinal
• transverse
• ocean 
• radio 

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Sound is an example of which type of wave?

• Transverse
• Longitudinal
• Both
• Neither

Ben wants to create a longitudinal wave. In which direction should he move his hand?

• Up and down

• Left and right

A rope is jerked at one end, what type of wave does it represent?

• Transverse

• Longitudinal

Jane wants to create a transverse wave with a ribbon. In which direction should she move her hand?

• Up and down

• Left and right

The lines represent a wave traveling to the right. What type of wave does it represent?

• Transverse

• Longitudinal

Sarah wants to create a transverse wave with a vertical slinky. In which direction should she move her hand?

• Up and down

• Left and right

Bob wants to create a longitudinal wave. In which direction should he move his hand?

• Up and down, perpendicular to the surface

• Forwards and backwards, parallel to the surface

What type of wave does the image represent?

• Longitudinal

• Transverse