Wave Behavior Review - Physical Science

Front

The bending of light waves as they pass through one medium to another is called __________.

Back

Refraction

Front

An echo is an example of sound wave __________.

Back

Reflection

Front

What type of wave is characterized by compressions and rarefactions?

Back

Compressional/Longitudinal

Front

_______ is a type of wave that can travel through empty space.

Back

Light

Front

What is the matter through which a wave travels through called?

Back

Medium

Front

The distance from the rest position to the crest or trough of a wave is called __________.

Back

Amplitude

Front

The number of waves that pass a given point in a certain amount of time is called __________.

Back

Frequency

Front

The phenomenon where waves bend around obstacles is known as __________.

Back

Diffraction

Front

When two waves meet and combine to form a new wave, this is called __________.

Back

Interference

Front

The speed of sound is faster in __________ than in air.

Back

Water or solids