Wave Types and Properties Flashcard 2

Front

What is the measurement of a longitudinal wave from a point on one compression to the same point on the next compression?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What is the area of a longitudinal wave where the waves are closest together?

Back

Compression

Front

What is a disturbance in matter caused by energy flowing through the matter?

Back

Mechanical wave

Front

What type of wave moves up and down perpendicular to the direction of the wave?

Back

Transverse

Front

What represents the maximum downward disturbance level of a wave?

Back

Trough

Front

What is the area of a longitudinal wave where the waves are farthest apart?

Back

Rarefaction

Front

What is the distance from the rest position to the crest of a wave called?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What type of wave does not require a medium to travel through?

Back

Electromagnetic wave

Front

What is the highest point of a wave called?

Back

Crest

Front

What is the term for the speed at which a wave travels through a medium?

Back

Wave speed