Science Flashcards
any form of disturbance that carries energy from one place to another.
Wave
Waves that require a medium for transmission
Mechanical waves
Waves that do not require any medium for transmission
Electromagnetic waves
The direction of the particles is perpendicular to the direction of the motion of the wave’s propagation
Transverse
The direction of the particles is parallel to the direction of the motion of the wave’s propagation
Longitudinal
The particles travel in circular motion.
Surface
the part of the wave where molecules are compressed or where there are shorter wavelengths.
Compression
the part of the wave where molecules are spread out or stretched.
rarefaction
Where does sound travel faster
Warmer air
Increase of temperature=__________
increase the speed of sound
The longer the wavelength the ____________ the energy
lesser/lower
the shorter the wavelength the __________ the energy.
Higher/greater
As you move from red to violet in the visible spectrum the __________ _________
Energy increases
an electromagnetic wave that can travel even without a medium.
light
This is the property of a wave that refers to the bouncing back of waves.
Reflection