Longitudinal and Transverse

Question 1

Amplitude

Answer 1

Maximum displacement of particles from their undisturbed position

Question 2

Frequency

Answer 2

Number of cycles of the wave passing through a point in a medium in 1 second

Question 3

Period

Answer 3

Time for one complete oscillation

Question 4

Speed

Answer 4

Distance traveled by a point on the wave per second

Question 5

Wavelength

Answer 5

Distance between corresponding points on successive cycles of the wave

Question 6

Longitudinal Wave

Answer 6

Oscillation of particles displaced are parallel to the line of travel of the wave

Question 7

Why do compressions have higher air pressure than rarefactions?

Answer 7

As the molecules are closer together

Question 8

Longitudinal Example

Answer 8

Sound waves

Some water waves

Question 9

Transverse Wave

Answer 9

Oscillation of particles displaced is perpendicular to the line of travel of the wave

Question 10

Transverse Examples

Answer 10

Electromagnetic waves
Mechanical waves
Some water waves