Final Flashcards
Trough
the lowest point or valley of a wave.
Reflection
the bouncing back of a wave after it hits a barrier.
Electromagnetic Spectrum
Energy that travels across distances
Wavelength
The distance from one crest to the next wave crest.
Radio Waves
The electromagnetic wave of a frequency.
Medium
A substance through which a wave moves.
Crest
The highest point or peak of a wave.
Transmission
The action of transmitting something
X Rays
An electromagnetic wave of high frequency and very short wavelength.
Longitudinal wave
The type of wave where the disturbance move in the same direction that the wave travels.
Transverse Wave
A type of wave where the disturbance moves at right angles to the direction of the wave.
Mechanical Wave
A wave such as a sound or seismic wave that transfers kinetic energy through matter
Wave
A disturbance that transfers energy without requiring matter to travel the entire distance.
