Longitudinal VS Transverse Waves

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What is a longitudinal wave?

Back

A wave in which the particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of the wave's travel, such as sound waves.

Front

What is a transverse wave?

Back

A wave in which the particles of the medium move perpendicular to the direction of the wave's travel, such as light waves.

Front

What is an example of a longitudinal wave?

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Sound wave.

Front

What is an example of a transverse wave?

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Light wave.

Front

What is the definition of amplitude in a wave?

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

Front

What is the trough of a wave?

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The lowest point of a wave.

Front

What is the crest of a wave?

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The highest point of a wave.

Front

What does wavelength refer to in a wave?

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

Front

How do particles move in a longitudinal wave?

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

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How do particles move in a transverse wave?

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