Waves

Question 1

A substance through which a wave moves?

Answer 1

Medium

Question 2

A wave, such as a sound wave or a seismic wave, that transfers kinetic energy through matter?

Answer 2

Mechanical Wave

Question 3

A type of wave in which the disturbance moves at right angles, or perpendicular, to the direction in which the wave travels?

Answer 3

Transverse Wave

Question 4

A type of wave in which the disturbance moves in the same direction that the wave travels?

Answer 4

Longitudinal Wave

Question 5

The highest point, or peak, of a wave?

Answer 5

Crest

Question 6

The lowest point, or valley, of a wave?

Answer 6

Trough

Question 7

The maximum distance that a disturbance causes a medium to move from its rest position?

Answer 7

Amplitude

Question 8

The number of waves that pass a fixed point in a given amount of time, usually one second?

Answer 8

Frequency

Question 9

The bounding back of a wave after it strikes a barrier?

Answer 9

Reflection

Question 10

The bending of a wave as it crosses the boundary between two mediums at an angle other than 90 degrees?

Answer 10

Refraction

Question 11

The spreading out of waves as they pass through an opening or around the edges of an obstacle?

Answer 11

Diffraction

Question 12

The meeting and combining of waves?

Answer 12

Interference

Question 13

A disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another without requiring matter to move the entire distance?

Answer 13

Wave