WAVES

Wave motion
Both transverse and longitudinal waves can transfer energy, though they do it in different ways. Complete the diagram below

Define the following terms: Term

amplitude (A) compression crest electromagnetic radiation electromagnetic spectrum electromagnetic wave frequency (f) Hertz (Hz) longitudinal wave mechanical wave peak period (T) photon pulse rarefiction receiver reflection refraction source speed (v) transverse wave Suggest how you could distinguish between (tell apart) longitudinal and transverse waves using the motion of particles.

Definition

Wave properties Transverse

Longitudinal
trough vibration wave wavelength () Draw and label a diagram to show how you understand the properties of longitudinal waves.