Waves

Front

What is a disturbance that transfers energy?

Back

Wave

Front

What is the distance between two consecutive points in a wave that are in phase?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What is the substance (solid, liquid, or gas) through which a wave travels?

Back

Medium

Front

What is the number of wave cycles passing a point in a given time?

Back

Frequency

Front

What type of wave has particles that vibrate perpendicular to the direction of wave motion?

Back

Transverse wave

Front

What is the term for waves that require a medium to travel through?

Back

Mechanical waves

Front

What is the term for waves that do not require a medium and can travel through a vacuum?

Back

Electromagnetic waves

Front

What is the term for the highest point of a wave?

Back

Crest

Front

What is the term for the lowest point of a wave?

Back

Trough

Front

What is the formula for calculating wave speed?

Back

Wave speed = frequency × wavelength