Waves

Front

The distance between 2 high points (or low points) in a wave.

Back

wavelength

Front

Mechanical waves that travel through a medium moving back and forth in the same direction the wave travels

Back

Longitudinal wave

Front

A substance (like solid, liquid or gas) that the energy of a wave can travel through

Back

medium

Front

The top of something; sometimes called a "peak"

Back

crest

Front

Disturbance caused by the vibration of movement of objects.

Back

Mechanical wave

Front

The measurement of highest point (or lowest point) in a wave when compared to resting position.

Back

amplitude

Front

The state of being squeezed or pressed together.

Back

compression

Front

The rate at which something repeats over time.

Back

frequency

Front

Mechanical waves that travel through a medium moving perpendicular to the motion of the wave.

Back

Transverse wave

Front

The area around the lowest point of a wave.

Back

trough