Question

17. Match the term to its definition.
A. _________________________ is the lowest part of a transverse wave.
B. _________________________ is the highest point of the transverse wave.
C. _____________________________ is the distance between two corresponding points on a
longitudinal wave.
D __________________________ is the part of the wave that is spread apart on a longitudinal
wave.
E. __________________________ is the number of waves that pass a given point in a time frame.
F. ___________________________ is the part of the wave that is pressed together on a
longitudinal wave.
18. Which statement is false?
a. Longitudinal waves require a medium to travel.
b. Transverse waves do not need a medium to travel.
c. Longitudinal waves move perpendicular to the disturbance
d. Transverse waves move parallel to disturbance.
19. _____________________This wave is stronger than visible light but weaker than an x-ray.
20. The frequency of the ultraviolet wave is (stronger or weaker) ________________ than the visible
light.

Answer 1

17.
A. Trough
B. Crest
C. Wavelength
D. Rarefaction
E. Frequency
F. Compression

18. c is false. (Longitudinal waves move parallel to the disturbance; transverse waves move perpendicular to it.)

19. Ultraviolet

20. Stronger (ultraviolet has a higher frequency than visible light).