Extra Waves Review

Front

What is transferred through a wave?

Back

Energy

Front

The lowest part of a transverse wave is?

Back

Trough

Front

What one word best describes sound?

Back

Vibrations

Front

What kind of wave is this? (Transverse or Longitudinal)

Back

Longitudinal

Front

A wave carries...?

Back

Energy only

Front

What is a wave?

Back

A disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another.

Front

What is a transverse wave?

Back

A wave in which the motion of the medium is perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

Front

What is a longitudinal wave?

Back

A wave in which the motion of the medium is parallel to the direction of the wave.

Front

What is a crest in a wave?

Back

The highest point of a transverse wave.

Front

What is a compression in a longitudinal wave?

Back

The region where particles are closest together.