Waves (2)

Front

What do all waves transfer?

Back

Energy

Front

Which type of electromagnetic wave has a shorter wavelength than infrared waves?

Back

Visible light

Front

What part of the wave is shown at point C?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What type of wave does NOT need a medium?

Back

Electromagnetic

Front

Frequency is measured in?

Back

Hertz

Front

What is a wave?

Back

A disturbance that transfers energy through space or matter.

Front

What are mechanical waves?

Back

Waves that require a medium to travel through.

Front

What is the wavelength of a wave?

Back

The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs.

Front

What is the amplitude of a wave?

Back

The maximum distance from the rest position to the crest or trough.

Front

What are longitudinal waves?

Back

Waves in which the particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of the wave.