Transverse vs. Longitudinal Waves

Front

When the particles of a medium are vibrating perpendicular to the direction of the wave, this is a __________ wave.

Back

transverse

Front

Which image represents a longitudinal wave?

Back

Image B

Front

A wave that moves the medium parallel to the direction of the energy is a:

Back

longitudinal

Front

What is another name for wave height?

Back

Amplitude

Front

Which wave has the largest wavelength?

Back

Wave B

Front

Define a transverse wave.

Back

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

Front

Define a longitudinal wave.

Back

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

Front

What is amplitude in the context of waves?

Back

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

Front

What is wavelength?

Back

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

Front

What is frequency in relation to waves?

Back

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