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Waves Vocabulary Mastery

Quiz by Robert Oliver

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  • Q1
    a wave that causes the medium to vibrate at right angles to the direction of the wave
    transverse wave
    30s
  • Q2
    a wave in which the particles of the medium vibrate parallel to the direction of wave motion
    longitudinal wave
    30s
  • Q3
    The distance between two corresponding parts of a wave (crest to crest or compression to compression)
    wavelength
    30s
  • Q4
    distance a wave particle moves from its rest position
    amplitude
    30s
  • Q5
    the highest point of a transverse wave
    crest
    30s
  • Q6
    the lowest point of a transverse wave
    trough
    30s
  • Q7
    a part of a longitudinal wave where the particles are close together
    compression
    30s
  • Q8
    a part in a longitudinal wave where the particles are spread apart
    rarefaction
    30s
  • Q9
    matter through which a wave travels
    medium
    30s
  • Q10
    A wave that requires a medium through which to travel
    mechanical wave
    30s
  • Q11
    transverse waves that don't require a medium
    electromagnetic wave
    30s
  • Q12
    the number of complete wavelengths that pass a point in a given time
    frequency
    30s
  • Q13
    short wavelength, high frequency sound waves; like a flute or whistle
    high pitch sound
    30s
  • Q14
    sound waves with more amplitude
    high volume
    30s
  • Q15
    long wavelength and low frequency sound; like a tuba
    low pitch sound
    30s

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