Transverse vs. Longitudinal Waves

Front

What is the lowest point of a transverse wave?

Back

Trough

Front

Which part of a transverse wave is known as the crest?

Back

The highest point of the wave.

Front

What happens to the wavelength when the frequency of a wave increases?

Back

The wavelength decreases.

Front

What do we call the area where particles of a wave are bunched up?

Back

Compression

Front

What is the distance between the crest of a wave and the crest of the next wave called?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What is a transverse wave?

Back

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

Front

What is a longitudinal wave?

Back

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

Front

Define amplitude in the context of waves.

Back

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

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength in waves?

Back

As frequency increases, wavelength decreases.

Front

What is a compression in a longitudinal wave?

Back

A region where particles are close together.