waves Flashcards
1
Q
wave
A
repeding disterbence. through a medium
2
Q
medium
A
something to travel throgh
3
Q
crest
A
high point on the wave
4
Q
though
A
low point on the wave(rest posintion)
5
Q
node
A
where the wave hits the restposition
6
Q
rest positon
A
mid point
7
Q
amplitude
A
(sound) distance from resting postion
8
Q
wavelength
A
distance from crest to crest( or every other node)
9
Q
transvers wave
A
motion of medeom at right angels to direction of travel(opposit of each other)
10
Q
longitudonal(commpression)
A
particals that move along the direction of wave
11
Q
commpression
A
dense region of wave
12
Q
rarefation
A
less dense region
13
Q
Intensity
A
amount of energy that moves throw a point
14
Q
sound
A
vibrations throw matter
15
Q
loudness
A
human perception of intensity
