Waves

Front

What are waves?

Back

Waves are disturbances that transfer energy from one place to another without transferring matter.

Front

What is a transverse wave?

Back

A transverse wave is a type of wave where the energy moves perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

Front

What is a longitudinal wave?

Back

A longitudinal wave is a type of wave where the energy moves parallel to the direction of the wave.

Front

What are compressions in a longitudinal wave?

Back

Compressions are the parts of a longitudinal wave where the particles of the medium are close together.

Front

What are rarefactions in a longitudinal wave?

Back

Rarefactions are the parts of a longitudinal wave where the particles of the medium are spread apart.

Front

What is the crest of a wave?

Back

The crest is the highest point of a wave.

Front

What is the trough of a wave?

Back

The trough is the lowest point of a wave.

Front

What causes waves?

Back

Waves are caused by vibrations that create disturbances in a medium.

Front

What is wavelength?

Back

Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave.

Front

What is frequency?

Back

Frequency is the number of waves that pass a point in one second.