Transverse and Longitudinal Waves

Front

What is the high point of a transverse wave?

Back

Crest

Front

What does a wave with a large amplitude indicate about its energy compared to a wave with a small amplitude?

Back

A wave with a large amplitude has more energy.

Front

What is the low point of a transverse wave?

Back

Trough

Front

What does the term 'medium' refer to in the context of waves?

Back

Matter the wave travels through.

Front

What is the term for the area where a longitudinal wave is close together?

Back

Compression

Front

What is the term for the area where a longitudinal wave is spread apart?

Back

Rarefaction

Front

What type of wave has oscillations that are perpendicular to the direction of wave travel?

Back

Transverse wave.

Front

What type of wave has oscillations that are parallel to the direction of wave travel?

Back

Longitudinal wave.

Front

What is the relationship between amplitude and energy in waves?

Back

Higher amplitude means more energy.

Front

Can sound waves be classified as transverse or longitudinal?

Back

Sound waves are longitudinal.