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- 1. Multiple Choice
The highest point of a transverse wave
Frequence
Amplitude
Trough
Crest
- 2. Multiple Choice
The number of waves produced in a given amount of time.
Frequency
Amplitude
Wavelength
Compression
- 3. Multiple Choice
A wave in which the particles of a medium move perpendicularly to direction energy is traveling
Frequency
Amplitude
Longitudinal Wave
Transverse Wave
- 4. Multiple Choice
Any disturbance that transmits energy through matter or empty space
Crest
Trough
Amplitude
Wave
- 5. Multiple Choice
The rate at which a wave travels through a medium
Wave speed
Compression
Wave distance
Rarefaction
- 6. Multiple Choice
The maximum distance the particles of a wave vibrate from a resting position.
Frequency
Amplitude
Compression
Rarefaction
- 7. Multiple Choice
A wave in which the particles of a medium vibrate back and forth, or parallel, along the path that the energy moves
Crest
Longitudinal Wave
Transverse Wave
Trough
- 8. Multiple Choice
The part of a longitudinal wave where the particles are spread apart
Wave
Wave speed
Compression
Rarefaction
- 9. Multiple Choice
The lowest point between each crest of a transverse wave
Wave speed
Crest
Trough
Rarefaction
- 10. Multiple Choice
The distance from any point on a wave to an identical point on the next wave (example: crest to crest)
Wavelength
Wave speed
Wave vibration
Frequency
- 11. Multiple Choice
The part of a longitudianl wave where the particles are crowded together
Frequency
Amplitude
Compression
Rarefaction
- 12. Multiple Choice
Waves carry___________, but not matter
Candy
Energy
Solids
Materials
- 13. Multiple Choice
Transverse waves need a medium in order to travel
True
False
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