Waves, Sound, Heat, and Light

Front

What is the term for the transfer of heat within a fluid (gas or liquid)?

Back

Convection

Front

In which type of wave do the particles of the medium vibrate parallel to the direction the wave is moving?

Back

Longitudinal wave

Front

What is the general term for a physical environment in which waves occur?

Back

Medium

Front

What are the areas on a sound wave where the particles of the medium are spread out called?

Back

Rarefaction

Front

What part of a wave is defined as the maximum displacement from the rest position?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What is the term for the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave?

Back

Wavelength

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 unit of frequency, representing the number of cycles per second?

Back

Hertz (Hz)

Front

What is the phenomenon called when sound waves bounce off a surface?

Back

Reflection