Properties of Waves/ Proponents of Electromagnetic Theory

Front

Waves per second, measured in Hertz.

Back

Frequency

Front

Particles vibrate perpendicular to wave direction.

Back

Transverse wave

Front

A means of transferring energy from one point to another.

Back

Wave

Front

Material a wave travels through.

Back

Medium

Front

Medium required for travel (e.g., water & sound waves)

Back

Mechanical wave

Front

High point of a wave.

Back

Crest

Front

Disturbance traveling through a medium as a longitudinal wave.

Back

Sound

Front

Unit of frequency measurement.

Back

Hertz

Front

Do not require a medium (e.g., light, radio waves).

Back

Electromagnetic waves

Front

Low point of a wave.

Back

Trough