Task 1 P3: Different types of wave.Complete the following questions
1) What is a wave?
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2) Describe a difference between longitudinal and transverse waves.
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3) Give one example of a longitudinal wave and one example of a transverse wave
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4) On the diagram below, indicate with an arrow the distance that represents the wavelength of the wave. With another arrow indicate the distance that represents the amplitude.
1) What is the top of a wave called?
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2) What is the bottom of a wave called?
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3) What is frequency?
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4) Draw a diagram to represent a longitudinal wave. Label a compression and a rarefaction.
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