Wave Properties Quiz

A wave in which the vibration of the medium is parallel to the direction the wave travels.

A wave in which the particles of the medium move perpendicularly, at right angles, to the direction the wave is traveling.

The highest point of a transverse wave.

<p>The part of a longitudinal wave where the particles of the medium are far apart.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The distance between two corresponding parts of a wave.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Transverse Wave = Particles move perpendicularly to the wave direction Longitudinal Wave = Vibration of the medium is parallel to the wave direction Wave Crest = Highest point of a transverse wave Wave Trough = Lowest point of a transverse wave</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Wave Rarefaction = Part of a longitudinal wave with particles far apart Wave Compression = Part of a longitudinal wave with particles close together Wavelength = Distance between two corresponding parts of a wave Amplitude = Height of wave from rest position to crest or trough</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Frequency = Number of complete wavelengths passing a point in a certain time Wave = Disturbance transferring energy from one place to another Transverse Wave = Wave in which particles move perpendicularly to wave direction Longitudinal Wave = Wave in which vibration of the medium is parallel to wave direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Wave Crest = Highest point of a transverse wave Wave Trough = Lowest point of a transverse wave Wavelength = Distance between two corresponding parts of a wave Amplitude = Height of wave from rest position to crest or trough</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Wave Rarefaction = Part of a longitudinal wave with particles far apart Wave Compression = Part of a longitudinal wave with particles close together Frequency = Number of complete wavelengths passing a point in a certain time Amplitude = Height of wave from rest position to crest or trough</p> Signup and view all the answers