waves Flashcards
1
Q
what is the amplitude?
A
Distance from the middle to the top of the wave
2
Q
what is the frequency?
A
the number of waves passing a point per second
3
Q
what does a transverse wave look like?
A
squiggly line like a wave
4
Q
what does a longitudinal wave look like?
A
they are straight and go back and forth
5
Q
a sound wave is a _________ wave
A
longitudinal
6
Q
where is the crest of the wave?
A
The highest point in a wave
7
Q
where is the trough of a wave?
A
the lowest part of the wave
8
Q
where does sound travel fastest?
A
solids
9
Q
where does sound travel slowest?
A
air/gases
10
Q
what is a vaccum?
A
a place where there are no particles
