Waves Flashcards
1
Q
The lowest point or valley of a wave.
A
Trough
2
Q
The maximum distance that a disturbance causes a medium to move from its rest position.
A
Amplitude
3
Q
Length of a wave
A
Wavelength
4
Q
How frequent
A
Frequency
5
Q
A disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another without requiring matter to move the entire distance.
A
Wave
6
Q
W
A
Reflection
7
Q
W
A
Refraction
8
Q
W
A
Diffraction
9
Q
W
A
Interference
10
Q
W
A
Medium
11
Q
The highest point, or peak, of a wave.
A
Crest
