Transverse and Longitudinal Waves

Front

What type of wave does sound travel in?

Back

Longitudinal waves

Front

What is the movement of particles in a longitudinal wave?

Back

Particles move back and forth in the same direction as the wave.

Front

How would you describe the movement of a transverse wave?

Back

Particles move up and down perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

Front

What is a rarefaction in a longitudinal wave?

Back

The part of the wave where particles are farthest apart.

Front

What is a compression in a longitudinal wave?

Back

The part of the wave where particles are closest together.

Front

What is the main difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?

Back

Transverse waves have particle movement perpendicular to wave direction, while longitudinal waves have particle movement parallel to wave direction.

Front

Can you give an example of a transverse wave?

Back

Light waves are an example of transverse waves.

Front

What is the wavelength of a wave?

Back

The distance between two consecutive points in phase on a wave, such as crest to crest or trough to trough.

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Front

What is frequency in the context of waves?

Back

The number of waves that pass a point in one second, measured in Hertz (Hz).

Front

What is amplitude in a wave?

Back

The maximum displacement of particles from their rest position in a wave.

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