Energy
Which type of wave moves matter parallel to the direction of the wave?
What is a Longitudinal Wave.
what is the wave equation?
speed = wavelength X frequency
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.
What is the region of a compressional wave where the particles are close together?
compression
How fast a wave travels is known as ________.
wave speed
when a wave can travel through a barrier we saw that it is
transmitted
a wave that appears to stand still but is actually oscillating in two different directions
standing wave
Which type of wave does not need a matter to transfer energy?
What is electromagnetic
The distance between two like points in a wave
Wavelength
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.
What is the main type of wave that uses matter to transfer energy?
Mechanical Wave
If you double the frequency of a wave what happens to the wavelength?
It is halved
The low point of a transverse wave
Trough
when an object is vibrating at or near the same frequency of another object causing it to vibrate
resonance
The rhythmic disturbance that carries energy and NOT matter
wave
Calculate if the frequency of a wave is 3.5 Hz and the wave speed is 16 m/s what is the wavelength? Use Significant Figures for answer
4.6 m
this type of wave is a combination of a transverse and longitudinal wave ex. ocean wave
surface wave
the bending of waves around a barrier or through an opening
diffraction
What type of wave is a longitudinal wave? A. light wave B. ocean wave C. sound wave D. electromagnetic wave
C. Sound Wave