Waves 2

Front

What part of the ear amplifies sound waves?

Back

Middle ear

Front

What is the region of a longitudinal wave where the particles are farthest apart?

Back

Rarefaction

Front

Which part of the ear changes sound waves to nerve signals?

Back

Inner ear

Front

How is the retina connected to the brain?

Back

Through the optic nerve

Front

What occurs when a wave changes direction when it travels through an opening?

Back

Diffraction

Front

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

Back

Wavelength

Front

What is the measure of how loud a sound is?

Back

Decibel

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 type of wave requires a medium to travel through?

Back

Mechanical wave