Waves Flashcards
1
Q
A substance through which a wave moves.
A
Medium
2
Q
A wave, such as a sound wave or seismic wave, that transfers kinetic energy through matter.
A
Mechanical Wave
3
Q
A type of wave in which the disturbance moves at right angles, or perpendicular, to the direction in which the wave travels
A
Transverse Wave
4
Q
A type of wave in which the disturbance moves in the same direction that the wave travels
A
Longitudinal Wave
5
Q
A disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another without requiring matter to move the entire distance
A
Wave
