Mechanical Waves

Front

What is defined as the ability to do work?

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Energy

Front

What is a disturbance involving the transfer of energy called?

Back

Wave

Front

What is the material through which a wave travels?

Back

Medium

Front

What do we call an area where coils are close together in a wave?

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Compression

Front

What is the high point of a transverse wave called?

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Crest

Front

What is the low point of a transverse wave called?

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Trough

Front

What type of wave requires a medium to travel through?

Back

Mechanical wave

Front

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

Back

Wavelength

Front

What is the term for the number of waves that pass a point in a given period of time?

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Frequency

Front

What is the formula to calculate wave speed?

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Wave speed = Frequency x Wavelength