Waves

Front

What is a wave that moves matter and vibrates our eardrums so we can hear?

Back

Sound waves

Front

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

Back

Wavelength

Front

What type of wave is characterized by the movement of particles in the same direction as the wave?

Back

Longitudinal Wave

Front

What is the term for the highest point of a wave?

Back

Crest

Front

What is the term for the lowest point of a wave?

Back

Trough

Front

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

Back

Frequency

Front

What is the term for the height of a wave from its rest position?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What type of wave travels through solids, liquids, and gases?

Back

Mechanical Wave

Front

What type of wave does not require a medium to travel?

Back

Electromagnetic Wave

Front

What is the term for the speed at which a wave travels through a medium?

Back

Wave speed