Mechanical Waves

Front

What does a wave transfer?

Back

Energy

Front

What is the part of a longitudinal wave where particles are spread apart?

Back

Rarefaction

Front

What kind of wave is characterized by particle motion being perpendicular to wave direction?

Back

Transverse wave

Front

What kind of wave is characterized by particle motion being parallel to wave direction?

Back

Longitudinal wave

Front

What is the term for the material through which a wave travels?

Back

Medium

Front

What is the highest point of a transverse wave called?

Back

Crest

Front

What is the lowest point of a transverse wave called?

Back

Trough

Front

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

Back

Wavelength

Front

What is the measure of how many waves pass a point in one second?

Back

Frequency

Front

What is the term for the amount of energy a wave carries?

Back

Amplitude