Waves

Front

What are the three types of mechanical waves?

Back

Transverse, longitudinal, and surface waves.

Front

What causes mechanical waves to be created?

Back

A source of energy causes a medium to vibrate.

Front

What are the highest parts of a transverse wave called?

Back

Crest.

Front

How is the frequency of a wave measured?

Back

In hertz.

Front

In which type of wave does the medium vibrate parallel to the direction of the wave?

Back

Longitudinal wave.

Front

What is a transverse wave?

Back

A wave where the medium moves perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

Front

What is a longitudinal wave?

Back

A wave where the medium moves parallel to the direction of the wave.

Front

What is the amplitude of a wave?

Back

The maximum distance the medium moves from its resting position.

Front

What is a trough in a wave?

Back

The lowest point of a transverse wave.

Front

What is the wavelength of a wave?

Back

The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs.