Waves

Transverse vs longitudinal

100

How do transverse waves move?

Perpindicular

200

What is the highest point of a Transverse wave called?

Crest

300

What is the lowest point of a transverse wave called?

Trough

400

What type of wave moves parallel to each other?

Longitudinal

500

What are the spaces called in longitudinal waves?

Rarefactions

Electromagneticvs Mechanical

200

Do mechanical waves require a medium?

Yes

500

Do electromagnetic waves require a medium?

NO

Wavelength, Amplitude, Frequency

100

How do you measure wavelength in a longitudinal wave?

Compression to Compression

                 or 

 Rarefaction to Rarefaction

200

How do you measure wavelength in a transverse wave?

Crest to Crest or Trough to Trough

300

How do you measure amplitude?

From rest to the highest point of the wave.

400

The amplitude relates to..

How high in energy means how high in amplitude.

500

What is the frequency of this wave?

4