Mechanical Waves

Front

What is the height of a wave from its resting position called?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What happens to the pitch of a sound as the source moves closer?

Back

The pitch increases due to a change in frequency.

Front

What is the high point of a wave known as?

Back

Crest

Front

What do waves transfer?

Back

Energy only.

Front

What is the lowest point on a transverse wave called?

Back

Trough

Front

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

Back

Wavelength

Front

What is the term for the bending of waves around obstacles?

Back

Diffraction

Front

What is the term for the change in frequency of a wave in relation to an observer moving towards or away from the source?

Back

Doppler Effect

Front

What type of wave requires a medium to travel through?

Back

Mechanical wave

Front

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

Back

Amplitude