TERM 1
transverse waves
DEFINITION 1
particle displacement is perpendicular to the direction of
wave propagation. The particles they simply oscillate up and
down about their individual equilibrium positions as the wave
passes by.
TERM 2
longitudinal waves (sound)
DEFINITION 2
the particle displacement is parallel to the direction of wave
propagation. The particles simply oscillate back and forth
about their individual equilibrium positions. The wave is seen
as the motion of the compressed region which moves from
left to right.
TERM 3
period
DEFINITION 3
length of time to complete one cycle
TERM 4
frequency
DEFINITION 4
rate of wave vibration, perceived as pitch
TERM 5
pitch
DEFINITION 5
not a one to one ratio
