Waves

Master wave types and properties with our science worksheet!

#1.) Which type of wave is this? Transverse Longitudinal Both Neither #2.) Which type of wave is this? Transverse Longitudinal Both Neither #3.) Sort the characteristics under each type of wave. Transverse Waves Also called electromagnetic waves Movement is up and down An example is light Can travel through a medium or a vaccuum Travel perpendicular (at a right angle) to the medium Longitudinal Waves Movement is back and forth An example is sound Travel parallel to the medium Can only travel through a medium Also called compression waves #4.) How is the wavelength of a transverse wave measured? Crest to crest or trough to trough From crest to mid-point From middle of one compression to the middle of the next. #5.) How is the wavelength of a longitudinal wave measured? Crest to crest Trough to trough From middle of one compression to the middle of the next. #7) How many waves are in this picture? 3 4 4.5 8