Transverse vs. Longitudinal Waves
How do Transverse waves move?
Transverse waves move Up and down.
Do Mechanical Waves require a Medium?
If wavelength is shorter what happens to the frequency?
Frequency Increases.
What does sound Travel Slowest in
Gases
What is pitch?
The loudness in a sound wave.
A transverse is sends _____ by vibrating the medium up and down.
Energy
Do electromagnetic waves require a medium ?
No.
If a wavelength is longer, Does frequency Increase or Decrease?
Decrease.
What does sound Travel fastest in
Through Solids.
How does pitch travel?
Through mediums
Which waves has a rarefaction in it?
Longitudinal waves.
Can Mechanical waves be Transverse?
Yes.
Higher amplitude causes ______
Higher Frequency
What does light travel fastest in?
Light
What does pitch travel slowest through?
Gas
What type of waves can a longitudinal wave be?
Sound waves.
Can electromagnetic was be transverse ?
No.
Lower amplitude causes ________
Lower frequency.
What does light Travel slowest in?
Solid
What volume of sound?
How quiet or low something is.
Are Longitudinal waves Close Together or Far apart?
Longitudinal waves are far apart.
What are the 3 types of Mechanical Waves?
Transverse waves, longitudinal waves, and surface waves.
The Number of waves in one second.
Does sound always travel at the same speed?
What does volume travel through?
Medium