Waves Flashcards
1
Q
Wave
A
A repeating disturbance or movement that transfers energy through matter and space.
2
Q
Medium
A
What the wave moves through
3
Q
Crest
A
Highest point
4
Q
Trough
A
Low points
5
Q
Node
A
Resting position
6
Q
Resting position
A
Line
7
Q
Amplitude
A
Distance from resting position
8
Q
Wave lengths
A
Distance from the tops of 1 crest to the top of the next crest
9
Q
Transverse
A
Motion of the medium is at right angles to the direction of travel
10
Q
Longitudinal
A
articles move along the direction of the wave
11
Q
Compression
A
Dense region of compressinal wave
12
Q
Rarefaction
A
Compression
