Mechanical waves, part 2

Front

In which medium do sound waves travel fastest?

Back

Sound waves travel fastest in solids.

Front

Waves that must have a medium to travel through are called ___

Back

Mechanical waves.

Front

Waves can move around a barrier because of ___

Back

Diffraction.

Front

Sound waves travel fastest in which medium?

Back

Solid.

Front

The part of the waves where the rings are PUSHED TOGETHER is called what?

Back

Compression.

Front

What is the term for the area of a wave where particles are spread apart?

Back

Rarefaction.

Front

What is the highest point of a wave called?

Back

Crest.

Front

What is the lowest point of a wave called?

Back

Trough.

Front

What is the distance between two consecutive crests called?

Back

Wavelength.

Front

What is the term for the number of waves that pass a point in one second?

Back

Frequency.