Waves Review #2

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What generates seismic waves?

Back

Seismic waves are generated from earthquakes.

Front

Waves that go back and forth are called _____________ waves.

Back

Longitudinal (Compressional) waves.

Front

What type of wave are light waves?

Back

Light waves are transverse waves.

Front

What is the part of the wave where the rings are pulled apart called?

Back

Refraction.

Front

What is the part of the wave where the rings are pushed together called?

Back

Compression.

Front

Define a wave.

Back

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

Front

What are the two main types of waves?

Back

Transverse waves and longitudinal waves.

Front

What is a transverse wave?

Back

A wave in which the motion of the medium is perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

Front

What is a longitudinal wave?

Back

A wave in which the motion of the medium is parallel to the direction of the wave.

Front

What is wave height?

Back

Wave height is the distance from the crest to the trough of a wave.