Chapter 17

Question 0

Medium

Answer 0

Material that waves travel through

Question 1

Mechanical wave

Answer 1

Change in matter that carries energy from place to place needs medium to travail

Question 2

Energy

Answer 2

Ability to do work

Question 3

Three types of waves

Answer 3

Transverse, longitudinal, and surface

Question 4

Transverse waves

Answer 4

Energy at a right angel

Question 5

Crest

Answer 5

The highest point of waves above resting point

Question 6

Trough

Answer 6

The lowest point of wave below resting point

Question 7

Longitudinal waves

Answer 7

Vibrating Energy in the same direction

Question 8

Surface waves

Answer 8

Wave traveling along a surface separating two medium

Question 9

Frequency

Answer 9

of cycles in a given time measured in hertz (Hz)

Question 10

Wavelength

Answer 10

Point of one cycle to of a wave

Question 11

Amplitude

Answer 11

Distance form a rest point

Question 12

Reflection

Answer 12

Wave bouncing off a surface so it can’t pass through

Question 13

Refraction

Answer 13

Bending of a wave as it enters a new medium of a new angel.

Question 14

Interference

Answer 14

Two or more waves combine and over lap together

Question 15

Constructive interference has larger displacement

Answer 15

Destructive interference has smaller displacement