Waves, States of Matter, and Graphs Test

Front

What type of graph should be used to show growth over time?

Back

Line Graph

Front

What is the bending of waves due to a change in speed called?

Back

Refraction

Front

What is formed when an incoming wave combines with a reflected wave to appear standing still?

Back

Standing Wave

Front

In which state of matter are particles packed tightly together in fixed positions?

Back

Solid

Front

What type of wave travels along the edge between two types of media?

Back

Surface Wave

Front

What is a wave that moves in the same direction as the energy transfer?

Back

Longitudinal Wave

Front

What is a wave that moves perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer?

Back

Transverse Wave

Front

What is the term for the distance between two consecutive crests of a wave?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What is the measure of how fast a wave travels through a medium?

Back

Wave Speed

Front

What is the phenomenon called when two waves meet and combine to form a new wave?

Back

Interference