Mechanical
True of False, this type of wave requires a medium to move through.
True
True or False, this type of wave can move through the vacuum of space.
True
What is the length of a wave described as?
Wavelength
What type of waves do we study to track tsunamis.
Ocean Waves
This type of wave propagates through a material and produces something we can hear.
Sound waves
Gamma Rays
Longitudinal Waves move in an up and down direction (true or false)
False
What type of waves are important to identify broken bones or issues with your teeth?
X-Rays
Name a type of natural disaster that occurs due to waves
Earthquakes, Tsunamis, Storm Surges
What is the longest wavelength electromagnetic wave we discussed?
Radio Waves
The maximum displacement from the equilibrium for a wave
Amplitude
These types of waves are able to identify people in the dark with night vision and are used in television remotes.
Infared Waves
Tracks how often a wave travels past a certain point. Measured in Hz or Hertz
Frequency