Waves

Front

What is the highest point on a wave called?

Back

The crest.

Front

What is the lowest point on a wave called?

Back

The trough.

Front

What is wavelength?

Back

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

Front

What type of wave requires a medium to travel?

Back

Mechanical wave.

Front

Can sound travel in outer space? Why or why not?

Back

No, because there is no medium for sound to travel through.

Front

What is a mechanical wave?

Back

A wave that requires a medium (solid, liquid, or gas) to travel.

Front

What is an example of a mechanical wave?

Back

Sound wave.

Front

What is the difference between a transverse wave and a longitudinal wave?

Back

In a transverse wave, the particle movement is perpendicular to the wave direction; in a longitudinal wave, it is parallel.

Front

What is an example of a transverse wave?

Back

Light wave.

Front

What is the term for the distance from the rest position to the crest or trough?

Back

Amplitude.