Lesson 1 – Waves Science Boot Camp Be ready to get that blood pumping while you review waves that transfer energy!
What causes a wave? disturbance
In a ______________ wave, energy travels in the same direction as the disturbance. longitudinal
______________ waves travel up and down. transverse
Matter that a wave moves through is called a __________. medium
transverse
This is the result of a disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another. wave
A wave made by a moving rope is an example of a __________ wave. transverse
Sound waves are an example of ____________ waves. longitudinal
This type of wave has compressions and rarefactions. longitudinal
What type of waves are transferred through matter? mechanical
Water waves are an example of a _____________ wave. transverse
A ______________ wave travels perpendicular to the disturbance. transverse
longitudinal
Water, the ground, and rope are all examples of a __________. medium
What type of waves are transferred through a field? electromagnetic
________________ waves travel forward and backward. longitudinal
_____________ waves travel side to side. transverse
Sunlight is an example of a(n) ________________ wave. electromagnetic
This type of wave has crests and troughs. transverse
Sound waves, water waves, and waves made by a rope are ALL examples of __________ waves. mechanical