Waves Review

Front

Sound is an example of a _________ wave

Back

longitudinal

Front

What is carried in waves?

Back

Energy

Front

__________ waves have particles moving up and down

Back

Transverse

Front

Examples of ________ waves include visible light, x-rays, ultraviolet, and radio waves.

Back

transverse

Front

In a longitudinal wave, a ____ is an area where the particles are spread apart and a ____ is an area where the particles are close together.

Back

rarefaction, compression

Front

What is a wave?

Back

A disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another.

Front

What are the two main types of waves?

Back

Transverse and longitudinal.

Front

In a transverse wave, what is the highest point called?

Back

Crest.

Front

In a transverse wave, what is the lowest point called?

Back

Trough.

Front

What is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs called?

Back

Wavelength.