Waves

Front

What do waves transfer?

Back

Energy

Front

What is the material (matter) through which a wave travels called?

Back

Medium

Front

What is the most dense part of a longitudinal wave?

Back

Compression

Front

In a wave diagram, which wave has the greatest wavelength?

Back

Wave 3

Front

What is the lowest point on a wave called?

Back

Trough

Front

What is the highest point on a wave called?

Back

Crest

Front

What is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What is the measure of the height of a wave from its rest position?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What type of wave requires a medium to travel through?

Back

Mechanical wave

Front

What type of wave does not require a medium and can travel through a vacuum?

Back

Electromagnetic wave