Vocab Set #12: Unit 4 Waves 1

Front

Energy transfer from a wave to a medium.

Back

Absorption

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Front

A wave where medium particles move perpendicularly to wave direction.

Back

Transverse Wave

Front

Part of a longitudinal wave where particles are spread apart.

Back

Rarefaction

Front

Lowest point of a wave.

Back

Trough

Front

Distance between two parts of a wave.

Back

Wavelength

Front

Disturbance that transmits energy through matter or space.

Back

Waves

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Front

Persistence of sound after source stops.

Back

Reverberation

Front

Bounding back of a wave when it hits a surface it can't pass.

Back

Reflection

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Front

Matter through which a wave travels

Back

Medium

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Front

Bending of a wave when passing between media.

Back

Refraction

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