Waves Review

Front

What is the definition of a wave?

Back

Flow or transfer of energy in the form of movement.

Front

What is the highest point of a wave called?

Back

Crest.

Front

What direction does a transverse wave travel?

Back

Up and down.

Front

In a longitudinal wave, the wave travels _________ to the medium.

Back

Parallel.

Front

What did we use to demonstrate a longitudinal wave in class?

Back

Slinkys.

Front

What is a wave?

Back

A disturbance that transfers energy through space or matter.

Front

What is the lowest point of a wave called?

Back

Trough.

Front

What is the distance between two consecutive crests called?

Back

Wavelength.

Front

What is the measure of how high or low a wave is?

Back

Amplitude.

Front

What type of wave moves in the same direction as the medium?

Back

Longitudinal wave.