Waves

Front

What is a wave that can travel through matter and empty space?

Back

Electromagnetic wave.

Front

Which electromagnetic radiation has the shortest wavelength?

Back

Gamma.

Front

In a longitudinal wave, what are the parts where the coils are close together called?

Back

Compressions.

Front

What number represents the wavelength in a wave diagram?

Back

1.

Front

In longitudinal waves, what are the parts where the coils are spread apart called?

Back

Rarefactions.

Front

What is the definition of a wave?

Back

A disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another.

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 particles of the medium move perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

Front

What is a longitudinal wave?

Back

A wave in which the particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of the wave.

Front

What is the speed of a wave?

Back

The distance a wave travels per unit of time.