Sound waves

Front

What do we call the part of a compressional/longitudinal wave that is spread apart?

Back

Rarefaction

Front

Sound waves are ALWAYS what type of wave?

Back

Longitudinal

Front

What is a medium in the context of sound waves?

Back

A substance that transmits waves.

Front

What is the height of a wave known as?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What do we call the part of a wave that is compressed together?

Back

Compression

Front

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

Back

Wavelength

Front

What is the term for the maximum displacement of points on a wave from its rest position?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What is the lowest point of a wave called?

Back

Trough

Front

What is the highest point of a wave called?

Back

Crest

Front

What type of wave requires a medium to travel through?

Back

Longitudinal wave