Vocab 19

Front

Max distance particles move from rest position as a wave passes

Back

Amplitude

Front

Part of a longitudinal wave where medium particles are squeezed together.

Back

Compression

Front

Wave where matter vibrates in the same direction as the wave travels.

Back

Longitudinal Wave

Front

Number of complete waves passing a point in a given time

Back

Frequency

Front

Wave with repeating compressions and rarefactions

Back

Longitudinal Wave

Front

Substance where waves travel; can be solid, liquid, or gas.

Back

Medium

Front

Part of a longitudinal wave where medium particles are spread apart.

Back

Rarefaction

Front

Increase in amplitude of vibration when external vibrations match an object's natural frequency.

Back

Resonance

Front

Tech using reflected sound waves to map

Back

Sonar

Front

Type of mechanical energy from vibrations; travels as a compression wave slower than light.

Back

Sound