Waves:Tranverse and Longitudinal

Question 1

Define the meaning of “Peak”

Answer 1

The highest point in the wave.

Question 2

Define the meaning of “Trough”

Answer 2

The lowest point of the wave.

Question 3

Define the meaning of “Compression”

Answer 3

Coils are pushed together in some place.

Question 4

Define the meaning of “Rarefaction”

Answer 4

Coils are pushed apart in other places.

Question 5

Define the meaning of “Wavelength”

Answer 5

Is the distance from a point on one wave to the equivalent point on the next wave.

Question 6

Define the meaning of “Amplitude”

Answer 6

Is the height of the wave measured from the middle (the undisturbed position of the water).

Question 7

Define the meaning of “Frequency”

Answer 7

Is the number of the complete waves passing a certain point each second. It’s measured in hertz (Hz). 1 wave per second.

Question 8

Define the meaning of “Period”

Answer 8

Is the amount of time it takes for one complete wave to pass a certain point.