Waves 6th Grade

Front

What is a wave that moves the medium parallel to the direction of the energy?

Back

Longitudinal wave

Front

What is the distance between the crest of a wave and the crest of the next wave called?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What is the term for the change in direction of a wave when it passes from one medium to another?

Back

Refraction

Front

What is the source that causes a wave to start?

Back

Vibration

Front

Which type of wave requires a medium to travel through?

Back

Longitudinal wave

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 measure of how many waves pass a point in one second?

Back

Frequency

Front

What is the maximum distance a wave moves from its rest position?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What type of wave moves the medium perpendicular to the direction of the energy?

Back

Transverse wave