Transverse vs longitudinal
Electromagnetic
vs Mechanical
vs Mechanical
Wavelength, Amplitude, Frequency
100
How do transverse waves move?
Perpindicular
100
How do you measure wavelength in a longitudinal wave?
Compression to Compression
or
Rarefaction to Rarefaction
200
What is the highest point of a Transverse wave called?
Crest
200
Do mechanical waves require a medium?
Yes
200
How do you measure wavelength in a transverse wave?
Crest to Crest or Trough to Trough
300
What is the lowest point of a transverse wave called?
Trough
300
How do you measure amplitude?
From rest to the highest point of the wave.
400
What type of wave moves parallel to each other?
Longitudinal
400
The amplitude relates to..
How high in energy means how high in amplitude.
500
What are the spaces called in longitudinal waves?
Rarefactions
500
Do electromagnetic waves require a medium?
NO
500
What is the frequency of this wave?
4