Science terms

Longitudinal waves that can only travel through matter

A rapid, back and forth motion that can occur in solid, liquid, and gas.

The bouncing of a wave off a surface

Which type of wave moves perpendicular to the medium?

A reflected sound wave

Frequencies of sound below human hearing range

Transfer of energy by a wave to the medium through which it travels

The change in direction of a wave when it travels by the edge of an object or through an opening.

The perception of how high or low a sound seems

Name two types of mechanical waves.

-A change in sound frequency caused by motion of the sound source, motion of the listener, or both

-The distance from two corresponding (or the same) parts of a wave.

-How many waves can pass a given point per second, measured in Hertz (Hz)

-Highest point of a wave

Which type of waves require a medium?