Types of Waves

Front

What is a medium?

Back

The matter through which a mechanical wave travels.

Front

Which color waves have the lowest frequency?

Back

Red.

Front

What is a longitudinal wave?

Back

The particles of a medium that travel in the same direction as the wave.

Front

At which point is the Compression located?

Back

E.

Front

Which has a higher frequency?

Back

Wave N.

Front

What is a wave?

Back

A disturbance that transfers energy through matter or space.

Front

What are the two main types of waves?

Back

Mechanical waves and electromagnetic waves.

Front

What is a mechanical wave?

Back

A wave that requires a medium to travel through.

Front

What is an electromagnetic wave?

Back

A wave that can travel through a vacuum, such as light.

Front

What is frequency?

Back

The number of waves that pass a point in one second.