Waves Vocab

Front

Rhythmic disturbances that carry energy through matter and space, resulting from vibrating matter.

Back

Waves

Front

Distance between successive points of a wave

Back

Wavelength

Front

Pressure wave with high/low pressure from a vibrating object.

Back

Sound Wave

Front

Material a wave moves through.

Back

Medium

Front

Wave crests passing a point per second.

Back

Frequency

Front

Higher frequency = higher pitch.

Back

Pitch

Front

Distance from nodal line to wave crest/trough.

Back

Amplitude

Front

Wave oscillations are perpendicular to travel direction.

Back

Transverse Waves

Front

A wave with oscillations in the same direction as its movement.

Back

Longitudinal Waves

Front

Change in wave direction between media.

Back

Refraction