Waves

Front

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

Back

Electromagnetic wave

Front

What is the highest point on a wave called?

Back

The Crest

Front

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

Back

Rarefactions

Front

What type of wave moves a slinky back and forth?

Back

Longitudinal

Front

Which type of wave does sound travel in?

Back

Longitudinal

Front

What is a transverse wave?

Back

A wave in which the motion of the medium is perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

Front

What is a longitudinal wave?

Back

A wave in which the motion of the medium is parallel to the direction of the wave.

Front

What is the trough of a wave?

Back

The lowest point on a wave.

Front

What is wavelength?

Back

The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave.

Front

What is frequency?

Back

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