Energy
Which type of wave moves matter forward and backward in the medium in the same direction as the wave?
Compressional/Longitudinal Wave.
Draw and Label a high frequency wave and a low frequency wave
^ v ^ v ^ v
^v^V^V
As frequency and wavelength are _________ related.
inversely
A compressional wave is also known as a _________
longitudinal wave
Part of a compressional wave in which the particles are spread out
Rarefaction
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/increases
Which type of wave needs a medium to transfer energy?
mechanical
What is the region of a longitudinal wave where the particles are close together?
Compression
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.
Electromagnetic waves are organized in this way.
Electromagnetic Spectrum
Crest is to Trough as Compression is to ___________.
Rarefraction