Science Test Vocab Cards

Question 1

The Transfer of energy without transferring matter

Answer 1

Wave

Question 2

The highest point or peak of a wave

Answer 2

Crest

Question 3

The lowest point or valley of a wave

Answer 3

Trough

Question 4

The distance from the resting point to the crest of a wave

Answer 4

Amplitude

Question 5

The distance from crest to crest or trough to trough in a wave

Answer 5

Wavelength

Question 6

The number of waves that pass a given point in a set period of time

Answer 6

Frequency

Question 7

Time for a complete cycle to pass a given point

Answer 7

Period

Question 8

Matter through which a mechanical wave travels

Answer 8

Medium

Question 9

A wave in which the energy travels perpendicular to direction of the disturbance

Answer 9

Transverse Waves

Question 10

A wave that does not need a medium to travel through

Answer 10

Electromagnetic Wave

Question 11

A wave in which the energy travels in the same direction as the disturbance

Answer 11

Longitudinal Wave

Question 12

The point in a longitudinal wave where the matter is pushed closer together

Answer 12

Compression

Question 13

The point In longitudinal wave where the matter is spaced farther apart

Answer 13

Rarefraction

Question 14

When waves strike a surface and bounce back in another direction

Answer 14

Reflection

Question 15

The bending of waves as they pass through a material

Answer 15

Refraction

Question 16

Waves spread out as a result of passing through a narrow aperture or around an edge of material

Answer 16

Diffraction