Wave Types and Properties

Front

The spread out part of a longitudinal wave is called a ________________.

Back

Rarefaction

Front

____________ is the number of wavelengths that pass a point in a given time.

Back

Frequency

Front

A wave in which the particles of the medium vibrate parallel to the direction of the wave motion is called a ______________.

Back

Longitudinal wave

Front

The highest point on a transverse wave is the ______________.

Back

Crest

Front

Top point of a transverse wave above the resting point of the medium is called a ______________.

Back

Crest

Front

The lowest point on a transverse wave is called the ______________.

Back

Trough

Front

The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave is called ______________.

Back

Wavelength

Front

The maximum displacement of a wave from its rest position is called ______________.

Back

Amplitude

Front

A wave that requires a medium to travel through is called a ______________.

Back

Mechanical wave

Front

A wave that can travel through a vacuum is called a ______________.

Back

Electromagnetic wave