Transverse and Longitudinal Waves Flashcards
1
Q
What does vibrations mean
A
repeated movements back and forth around a fixed point
2
Q
What does compressions mean
A
in a longitudinal wave, compressions are areas of high pressure caused by the particles being forced closer together
3
Q
What does rarefactions mean
A
in a longitudinal wave, rarefactions are areas of low pressure caused by the particles being forced further apart
4
Q
What does vacuum mean
A
a volume that contains no matter
5
Q
What does frequency mean
A
the number of waves produced each second measured in hertz (Hz)
