Waves and Wave Properties

Front

A wave is a disturbance that transfers ________ from one place to another.

Back

Energy

Front

What types of waves can travel through empty space AND mediums?

Back

Electromagnetic

Front

If a wave has a long wavelength, it will have __________ energy.

Back

Low

Front

The length of a wave, from crest to crest or trough to trough is called __________.

Back

Wavelength

Front

The height of a wave from its resting point is known as __________.

Back

Amplitude

Front

The number of waves that pass a point in one second is called __________.

Back

Frequency

Front

The speed of a wave is determined by the __________ and the __________.

Back

Wavelength, Frequency

Front

Waves that require a medium to travel through are called __________ waves.

Back

Mechanical

Front

The maximum distance a wave moves from its rest position is called __________.

Back

Amplitude

Front

The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs is known as __________.

Back

Wavelength