Transverse and Longitudinal Waves

Front

What is the high point of a transverse wave?

Back

Crest

Front

What is the distance between crest and crest, or trough and trough on a transverse wave?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What does frequency measure?

Back

The number of waves that pass a point in a given amount of time.

Front

What is the low point of a transverse wave?

Back

Trough

Front

What is the place where a longitudinal wave is close together?

Back

Compression

Front

What is the place where a longitudinal wave is spread apart?

Back

Rarefaction

Front

What is amplitude in relation to waves?

Back

The maximum distance that the wave moves away from its rest position.

Front

How is wave speed calculated?

Back

Wave speed = Wavelength x Frequency

Front

What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?

Back

Transverse waves move perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer, while longitudinal waves move parallel.

Front

What is an example of a transverse wave?

Back

Light waves or waves on a string.