Question 1

a wave that causes the medium to vibrate at right angles to the direction of the wave

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transverse wave

Question 2

a wave in which the particles of the medium vibrate parallel to the direction of wave motion

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longitudinal wave

Question 3

The distance between two corresponding parts of a wave (crest to crest or compression to compression)

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wavelength

Question 4

distance a wave particle moves from its rest position

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amplitude

Question 5

the highest point of a transverse wave

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crest

Question 6

the lowest point of a transverse wave

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trough

Question 7

a part of a longitudinal wave where the particles are close together

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compression

Question 8

a part in a longitudinal wave where the particles are spread apart

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rarefaction

Question 9

matter through which a wave travels

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medium

Question 10

A wave that requires a medium through which to travel

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mechanical wave

Question 11

transverse waves that don't require a medium

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electromagnetic wave

Question 12

the number of complete wavelengths that pass a point in a given time

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frequency

Question 13

short wavelength, high frequency sound waves; like a flute or whistle

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high pitch sound

Question 14

sound waves with more amplitude

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high volume

Question 15

long wavelength and low frequency sound; like a tuba

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low pitch sound

Question 16

sound waves with less amplitude

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low volume

Question 17

rate that energy is transferred in a wave

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power

Question 18

A disturbance that transfers energy from place to place

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wave

Question 19

relationship of wavelength to frequency

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inverse

Question 20

relationship of amplitude to energy (power)

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Quadratic/Square

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