Longitudinal and Transverse Waves

Front

What are mechanical waves?

Back

Mechanical waves are waves that require a medium (solid, liquid, or gas) to travel through. Examples include sound waves and seismic waves.

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

Back

The longer the wavelength, the lower the frequency. This is an inverse relationship.

Front

Which type of waves have the greatest frequency in the electromagnetic spectrum?

Back

Gamma rays have the greatest frequency in the electromagnetic spectrum.

Front

What do all waves carry as they travel?

Back

All waves carry energy as they travel from one place to another.

Front

What is the highest point of a wave called?

Back

The highest point of a wave is called the crest.

Front

What is a transverse wave?

Back

A transverse wave is a wave in which the motion of the medium is perpendicular to the direction of the wave's travel.

Front

What is a longitudinal wave?

Back

A longitudinal wave is a wave in which the motion of the medium is parallel to the direction of the wave's travel.

Front

What is the amplitude of a wave?

Back

The amplitude of a wave is the maximum displacement of points on a wave from its rest position, indicating the energy of the wave.

Front

What is the difference between a wave's crest and trough?

Back

The crest is the highest point of a wave, while the trough is the lowest point.

Front

What is wave frequency?

Back

Wave frequency is the number of waves that pass a given point in a specific amount of time, usually measured in Hertz (Hz).