Waves

Front

All waves carry ________ as they travel from one place to another.

Back

energy

Front

Waves move ___ through vibrations.

Back

Energy

Front

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

Back

compressions

Front

The highest point on a wave is:

Back

the crest

Front

Which of the waves above has a frequency of 6 Hz?

Back

the blue wave

Front

What is a wave?

Back

A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another without transferring matter.

Front

What are the two main types of waves?

Back

Mechanical waves and electromagnetic waves.

Front

What is a mechanical wave?

Back

A mechanical wave is a wave that requires a medium (solid, liquid, or gas) to travel through.

Front

What is an electromagnetic wave?

Back

An electromagnetic wave is a wave that can travel through a vacuum and does not require a medium.

Front

What is the wavelength of a wave?

Back

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