Waves

Front

How often a wave occurs is the wave's __________________

Back

frequency

Front

The distance between 2 corresponding parts of a wave (example- crest to crest) is its _____________________

Back

wavelength

Front

The frequency of a wave is measured in __________________.

Back

hertz

Front

Mechanical waves are created when a source of energy causes a medium to _______________. Options: vibrate, expand, move, compress

Back

vibrate

Front

Any material that a wave travels through is called a ____________________.

Back

medium

Front

In what type of wave does the medium vibrate parallel to the direction of the wave? Options: surface wave, longitudinal wave, transverse wave, electromagnetic wave

Back

longitudinal wave

Front

The three types of mechanical waves are transverse, surface, and _______________ waves.

Back

longitudinal

Front

What are the highest parts of a transverse wave called?

Back

crest

Front

In longitudinal waves, the parts where the coils are spread apart are called what?

Back

rarefactions

Front

In what type of wave does the medium move perpendicular to the movement of the wave?

Back

Transverse