Waves

Front

A wave that can travel without a medium is called an ___________.

Back

Electromagnetic Wave

Front

The distance between two crests or two troughs is called the _________.

Back

Wavelength

Front

The lowest part of a wave is called the _________.

Back

Trough

Front

Light travels in a straight line until it enters a different medium. True or False?

Back

True

Front

Light can travel through empty space. True or False?

Back

True

Front

The highest part of a wave is called the __________.

Back

Crest

Front

The number of waves that pass a point in one second is called __________.

Back

Frequency

Front

The time it takes for one complete wave to pass a point is called __________.

Back

Period

Front

The maximum displacement of a wave from its rest position is called __________.

Back

Amplitude

Front

Waves that require a medium to travel through are called __________ waves.

Back

Mechanical Waves