Waves Flashcards
1
Q
repeating disturbance that transfers energy thru matter and space
A
wave
2
Q
substance that carries the wave
A
medium
3
Q
high points
A
crest
4
Q
low points
A
trough
5
Q
point where wave meets line
A
node
6
Q
lie in the wave
A
rest position
7
Q
distance from resting position
A
amplitude
8
Q
distance from the top of the crest to top of next crest
A
wavelength
9
Q
motion of medium at a right angle(ex:ocean waves)
A
transverse wave
10
Q
particles move along direction of wave (EX:sound waves)
A
longitudinal
11
Q
dense region of compression
A
compression
12
Q
less dense region
A
rarefication
13
Q
vibrations of matter
A
sound
14
Q
amount of energy that flows thru a certain point
A
intensity
15
Q
human perception to intensity
A
loudness
