Science Vocabulary

4. region of a longitudinal wave where the particles are farthest apart
5. distance from one point on a wave to the same point on the next wave
6. waves that overlap combine to form a new wave
7. amount of sound energy that passes through a square meter of space in one second
12. ability to cause change
14. maximum distance particles in a medium move from their rest position as waves pass through the medium
17. region of a longitudinal wave where the particles in the medium are closest together
19. waves that overlap combine to form a new wave

1. change in direction of a wave when it travels by the edge of an object or through an opening
2. lowest point on a transverse wave
3. highest point on a transverse wave
8. perpendicular to or forming a right angle with a line or plane
9. bouncing of a wave off a surface
10. pertaining to building or putting parts together to make a whole
11. passage of light through an object
13. material in which a mechanical wave travels
15. transfer of energy by a wave to the medium through which it travels
16. number of wavelengths that pass by a point each second
18. disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another
20. wave changes direction, because its speed changes