waves Flashcards
1
Q
Does a transverse wave need a medium
A
no
2
Q
does a compressional wave need a medium
A
yes
3
Q
what kind of waves are transverse waves
A
light waves
4
Q
what is the top of a transverse wave called
A
the crest
5
Q
what is the bottom of a transverse wave called
A
a trough
6
Q
what is a wavelength (transverse)
A
the space from crest to crest or trough to trough
7
Q
what is amplitude
A
the space between the trough and the resting position
8
Q
what is a resting position
A
the line that goes through a transverse wave
9
Q
what kind of wave is a compressional wave
A
sound wave
10
Q
how do you find the wavelength on a compressional wave
A
the space from compression to compression
11
Q
what is a compression
A
the part where the coils are close
12
Q
what is rarefaction
A
the spread out part of the coils
