Mechanical Waves

Front

What is the most dense part of a longitudinal wave?

Back

Compression

Front

What is the material through which a wave travels?

Back

Medium

Front

What part of a longitudinal wave has particles that are spread apart?

Back

Rarefaction

Front

What does a wave transfer?

Back

Energy

Front

Which wave in a diagram typically has the greatest wavelength?

Back

The wave with the longest distance between consecutive crests or troughs.

Front

What is a mechanical wave?

Back

A wave that requires a medium to travel through.

Front

Define wavelength.

Back

The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave.

Front

What is amplitude in a wave?

Back

The maximum displacement of points on a wave from its rest position.

Front

What is the difference between compression and rarefaction in a longitudinal wave?

Back

Compression is where particles are close together, while rarefaction is where they are spread apart.

Front

What is a crest in a wave?

Back

The highest point of a wave.