Across
- 4. the highest point of the transverse wave
- 5. how long it takes to complete one wave
- 6. when light waves change direction because of the medium they pass through
- 7. waves that must travel through a medium
- 8. the lowest point of the transverse wave
- 10. the interaction between two waves
- 11. waves you can see in lakes, ponds, and oceans
- 12. _______ waves can be modifed to carry information
- 17. studying waves is an important part of physical science and ______
- 18. a wave is a ______ that transfers energy
- 20. when a wave hits something and bounces off
- 22. the distance from one crest to the next
- 23. what can be calculated if the frequency and wavelength is known
- 24. how many waves within a certain time period
Down
- 1. waves that travel without needing a medium
- 2. when a sound wave bounces off something
- 3. _______ exhibit wavelike properties
- 9. wavelength is indicated using a ______ symbol
- 12. light, radio waves, microwaves are examples of electromagnetic _______
- 13. waves you can hear that travel through the air
- 14. the wave type that moves in the direction away from the disturbance
- 15. frequency multiplied by wavelength
- 16. the wave type similar to a slinky, these are sound waves
- 19. when a wave encounters an obstacle and spreads out
- 21. the ability to do work or cause change (check your notes if you don't remember!)