Question

what are two characteristics of transverse waves that are not found in longitudinal waves?
a. amplitude and wavelength
b. crests and troughs
c. compression and rarefaction
d. motion and energy

Explanation:

• Transverse waves have crests (the highest points) and troughs (the lowest points).
• Longitudinal waves have compressions (regions of high particle density) and rarefactions (regions of low particle density).
• Both transverse and longitudinal waves have amplitude (a measure of the wave's energy) and wavelength (the distance between two consecutive similar points).
• Both types of waves involve motion and transfer energy.

Answer:

B. crests and troughs