Transverse and Longitudinal Waves Flashcards

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How do particles in a transverse wave move?

A

In a transverse wave, the particles vibrate up and down.

These vibrations are at right angles to the wave direction.

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How do particles in a longitudinal wave move?

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In a longitudinal wave, each particle vibrate to left and right.

These vibrations are parallel to the wave direction.

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Name all the features of a wave.

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Peak
Trough
Wavelength
Amplitude
Frequency
Compression
Rarefaction
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Name the high point of a wave.

A

Peak or crest.

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Name the low point of a wave.

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Trough.

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Give 2 examples of transverse waves

A

Water Waves

Electromagnetic Waves - Light.

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What does wavelength mean and what is it’s measurement?

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Distance between two matching points on neighbouring waves.

The symbol used to represent wavelength = λ.

Measurement = m (metres)

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What does amplitude mean?

How does the amplitude link with the energy of the wave?

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The maximum distance a point moves from the equilibrium.

The larger the amplitude, greater the energy of the wave.

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What is a compression?

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They are sections that are pushed together.

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What is a rarefaction?

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These are sections that are stretched out.

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Give an example of a longitudinal wave.

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Sound Waves.

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