Types of Waves

Front

What type of waves require a medium to pass?

Back

Mechanical Waves

Front

What is the highest point of a wave called?

Back

Crest

Front

What is the term for a wave where particles move perpendicular to the direction of wave travel?

Back

Transverse Wave

Front

What part of a longitudinal wave is where the particles are spread apart?

Back

Rarefaction

Front

What do we call the material through which waves travel?

Back

Medium

Front

What is the lowest point of a wave called?

Back

Trough

Front

What is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What type of wave does not require a medium and can travel through a vacuum?

Back

Electromagnetic Wave

Front

What is the term for the maximum displacement of a wave from its rest position?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What type of wave has particles that move parallel to the direction of wave travel?

Back

Longitudinal Wave