Waves

Front

Waves move ___ through vibrations

Back

Energy

Front

What word refers to how fast the wave is traveling?

Back

Frequency

Front

What type of wave moves a slinky back and forth?

Back

Compressional wave

Front

The highest point on a wave is:

Back

The crest

Front

What kind of wave is a transverse wave?

Back

A wave where the motion of the medium is perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

Front

What is the lowest point on a wave called?

Back

The trough

Front

What is amplitude in a wave?

Back

The maximum distance from the rest position to the crest or trough.

Front

What is the wavelength of a wave?

Back

The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs.

Front

What type of wave requires a medium to travel through?

Back

Mechanical wave

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

Back

Higher frequency means shorter wavelength.