Waves And Their Properties

Learn about wave properties, definitions, and diagrams with our engaging worksheet!

Match the term to the definition. Use your textbook to help you with this entire worksheet. wave a disturbance that transfers energy from place to place medium the material through which a wave travels mechanical waves require a medium to pass through vibration repeated back and forth, up and down motion Match the terms to the definitions. transverse wave a wave that vibrates the medium at right angles to the direction of travel. crest high point on a transverse wave trough low point on a transverse wave longitudinal wave a wave that vibrates the medium in the same direction in which the wave travels compression where the particles are close together rarefaction where the particles are far apart Fill in the correct parts of the wave. wavelength amplitude crest trough rest position Which wave has the greater frequency? Wave A Wave B Sort the examples into the correct categories. Medium solid liquid gas Vacuum outer space absence of matter Label the parts of the longitudinal wave below. Use the words: compression, and rarefaction