Energy
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The number of wavelengths that pass a given point per second
Frequency
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The high point of a transverse wave
crest
Which type of wave moves matter parallel to the direction of the wave?
What is a Longitudinal Wave.
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How fast a wave travels is known as ________.
wave speed
when a wave bounces off a barrier it encounters
reflection
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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
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when a wave can travel through a barrier we saw that it is
transmitted
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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
what is the wave equation for speed?
speed = frequency X wavelength
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
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