Transverse Waves Review

The high point of a transverse wave.

• Crest

• Trough

• Compression

• Rarefaction

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The low point of a transverse wave.

• Crest

• Trough

• Compression

• Rarefaction

The place where a longitudinal wave is close together.

• Crest

• Trough

• Compression

• Rarefaction

The part of a longitudinal wave that is farthest apart.

• Crest

• Trough

• Compression

• Rarefaction

The distance between crest and crest, or trough and trough on a transverse wave.

• Amplitude

• Frequency

• Wavelength

• Speed

Waves carry what?

• Matter

• Molecules

• Energy

• Splashes

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Medium, or media, means what when talking about waves?

• Energy the wave carries.

• Matter the wave travels through.

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The particles of matter move perpendicular (at a right angle) to the wave direction in this type of wave

• Transverse

• Longitudinal

• Compression

• Surface

What type of wave is pictured?

• Transverse wave

• Longitudinal wave

• Wave, what wave?

• Slinky wave

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Sound travels in which kind of wave?

• Longitudinal waves

• Transverse waves

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