Module 2 Unit 5 - Longitudinal waves

Question 1

Define longitudinal wave.

Answer 1

Is a wave where the particles in the medium move parallel to the direction of propagation of the wave

Question 2

Describe compression in a longitudinal wave ?

Answer 2

This is where the turn or particles are close together

Question 3

Describe rarefaction in a longitudinal wave ?

Answer 3

This is where the turns or particles are further apart.

Question 4

Explain the wavelength of longitudinal waves?

Answer 4

It’s wavelength is the distance between two successive compression or two successive rarefactions

Question 5

Give the term amplitude.

Answer 5

The maximum disturbance of a particle from its rest position.