Waves Basics

Front

What is a repeating movement of disturbance that transfers energy through matter or space?

Back

Wave

Front

Which kind of wave means 'moving across'?

Back

Transverse

Front

True or False? All waves carry ONLY energy WITHOUT transporting matter from place to place.

Back

True

Front

What areas of longitudinal waves are areas of high energy?

Back

Compression

Front

All waves are produced by ________________.

Back

Vibrations

Front

What is the definition of a wave?

Back

A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy through matter or space.

Front

What are the two main types of waves?

Back

Transverse waves and longitudinal waves.

Front

What is a transverse wave?

Back

A wave in which the disturbance moves perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

Front

What is a longitudinal wave?

Back

A wave in which the disturbance moves parallel to the direction of the wave.

Front

What is the term for the highest point of a wave?

Back

Crest