Energy
Which type of wave moves matter parallel to the direction of the wave?
What is a Longitudinal Wave.
The number of wavelengths that pass a given point per second
Frequency
when a wave bounces off a barrier it encounters
reflection
The high point of a transverse wave
crest
Which type of wave moves matter perpendicular to the direction of the wave?
Transverse Wave.
How fast a wave travels is known as ________.
wave speed
when a wave can travel through a barrier we saw that it is
transmitted
The type of wave light is.
Which type of wave does not need a matter to transfer energy?
What is electromagnetic
The matter that mechanical waves travel through is known as ____________.
Medium
The measure of how high or low a wave is
Amplitude
What is the region of a longitudinal wave where the particles are spread out?
Rarefaction
High frequency waves have _______ wavelengths.
High frequency waves have SHORT wavelengths.
The distance between two consecutive crests.
What is a wavelength?
The low point of a transverse wave.
Trough
The rhythmic disturbance that carries energy and NOT matter
What is a wave?