Waves

Front

What are waves that require a medium called?

Back

Mechanical waves

Front

What kind of wave is a transverse wave?

Back

A wave where the particle movement is perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.

Front

Which electromagnetic wave could cause the most damage?

Back

Gamma ray

Front

Which wave can travel in outer space?

Back

Light

Front

What property of a wave is represented by amplitude?

Back

The maximum distance from the rest position to the crest or trough.

Front

What is a compressional wave?

Back

A wave where particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of the wave.

Front

What is the wavelength of a wave?

Back

The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs.

Front

What is a crest in a wave?

Back

The highest point of a wave.

Front

What is a trough in a wave?

Back

The lowest point of a wave.

Front

What is the difference between mechanical and electromagnetic waves?

Back

Mechanical waves require a medium to travel through, while electromagnetic waves do not.