Waves part 1
What is the bottom point of a wave called?
Trough
What are the two main types of waves?
Transverse and Longitudinal
A ___________ is when a wave goes from one medium to another.
Boundary
The bigger the _______ in a wave, the more energy the wave has.
Amplitude
The shortest distance between points where the wave pattern repeats itself is known as ______________.
Wavelength
What is the unit of measurement for frequency?
Hertz
This type of wave moves perpendicular when oscillating.
Transverse
A _________ wave is a wave pulse that strikes its boundary.
Incident
What is the top point of a wave called?
Crest
The expression 1/S is also what unit of measurement?
Hertz
A ________ is a disturbance that carries energy through matter or space without transferring matter.
Wave
This type of wave moves parallel when oscillating
Longitudinal
A ___________ wave is a wave that bounces backwards after hitting the boundary.
Reflected
Antinode
Name four mediums that a wave can pass through.
Water, air, Tension and mass
The greatest distance from the equilibrium is known as __________.
Amplitude
The speed of a wave depends on one thing, known as the __________ through which is moves.
Medium
A standing wave is made up of interfering waves moving in _________ directions.
Opposite
When a wave touches the equilibrium, it is called a _______.
Node
A ________ wave is a wave that continues forward after hitting the boundary.
Transmitted
What is the formula for the speed/velocity of a wave?
v=fλ
The formula T=1/f is the equation to solve for what?
Time (Period)
The algebraic sum of displacements by individual waves causes the displacement of a medium. This is known as what?
The principle of superposition
What is the greek letter that represents wavelength?
Lambda
Name the 3 types of interference.
Constructive interference, destructive interference, and different amplitude.