9.1 - Matter and energy: Making waves

Question 1

Wave

Answer 1

Transmitter of energy without the movement of particles from place to place.

Question 2

Transverse Waves

Answer 2

Waves involving the vibration of particles perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer.

Question 3

Compression Wave

Answer 3

Waves involving the vibration of particles in the same direction as energy transfer.

Question 4

Longitudinal Waves

Answer 4

Wave vibration of particles in the same direction as energy transfer.

Question 5

Medium

Answer 5

Material through which a wave moves.

Question 6

Vibrations

Answer 6

Repeated fast back and forth movement.

Question 7

Compression

Answer 7

Region in which the particles are closer than when not disturb by a wave.

Question 8

Rarefaction

Answer 8

Region in which the particles are further apart than when not disturbed by a wave.

Question 9

Frequency

Answer 9

Number of vibrations in one second or the number of wavelengths passing in one second.

Question 10

Amplitude

Answer 10

Maximum distance that a particle moves away from its undisturbed position.