Mechanical Waves

Front

Point D is the ________ of the wave.

Back

trough

Front

Identify the mechanical wave that the particles vibrate with an up-and-down motion.

Back

longitudinal

Front

A _____________ is the matter that a wave travels through.

Back

medium

Front

The matter that a mechanical wave travels through is called a _________.

Back

medium

Front

This kind of wave moves back and forth.

Back

longitudinal

Front

What is a mechanical wave?

Back

A mechanical wave is a wave that requires a medium to travel through.

Front

What are the two main types of mechanical waves?

Back

Transverse and longitudinal.

Front

In a transverse wave, the particles of the medium move ________ to the direction of the wave.

Back

perpendicular

Front

In a longitudinal wave, the particles of the medium move ________ to the direction of the wave.

Back

parallel

Front

What is a crest in a wave?

Back

The highest point of a wave.