11/3/15 Flashcards
1
Q
Frequency
A
The number of wavelengths (or wave crests) that pass a fixed point in a given amount of time
2
Q
Cry (o)
A
Cold or frost
3
Q
Sound is a mechanical wave, so it always travels through
A
Matter or medium
4
Q
The direction in which a transverse wave travels is
A
At right angles to the disturbance
5
Q
Longitudinal Wave
A
Is a disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another