Energy
Which type of wave moves matter forward and backward in the medium in the same direction as the wave?
Longitudinal Wave.
Draw and Label a high frequency wave and a low frequency wave
^ v ^ v ^ v
^v^V^V
How you perceive the energy of a sound
loudness
A compressional wave is also known as a _________
longitudinal wave
What happens to the frequency of a wave as the wavelength increases?
Decreases
Which type of wave is emitted from the Sun and does not need a medium to travel?
Electromagnetic
When the frequency of a wave triples, the energy of the wave ________
triples
Which type of wave needs a matter to transfer energy?
mechanical
What is the region of a longitudinal wave where the particles are close together?
Compression
What is the main type of wave that uses matter to transfer energy?
Mechanical Wave
The amplitude is measured by the distance between ________ and the ________.
rest position to the crest/trough
The law of Conservation of Energy states that....
energy cannot be created or destroyed.
There are 8 waves that travel in 2 seconds. What is the frequency of the wave?
4 Hz
Crest is to Trough as Compression is to ___________.
Rarefraction