4.1 Flashcards
what is the meaning of waves
waves are a disturbance to movement that transfers energy though matter or space
what the meaning of matter
matter is any substance that contains atoms
what does the rest position mean?
the rest position means no waves sometimes called equilibrium position
what is the meaning for crest
The highest point on the wave
what is the meaning for trough
the lowest point on the wave
what is the meaning for wavelength
distance from one point on a wave to the next point
what is the meaning for amplitude
the distance from rest position to crest or trough
what is the meaning for frequency
the number of waves in a given time
what is the meaning for transverse wave
Particles move perpendicular to the direction of the wave compression wave
what is the meaning for compression wave
the particles compression forward and backward in the same direction as the wave