waves Crossword
This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Physics has 12 clues. Answers range from 3 to 11 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
Description
A seismic wave that travels across the surface of the Earth as opposed to through it. Surface
Medium / A substance that makes possible the transfer of energy from one location to
Matter / Any substance that has mass and takes up space by having
Mechanical Wave / Wave that is an oscillation of matter, and therefore transfers energy through a
Crest / Highest point the medium rises
Compression / Region in a longitudinal wave where the particles are closest
Longitudinal Wave / Wave that oscillates back and forth on an axis that is the same as the axis along which the wave
Trough / Trough is the lowest point the medium sinks
Rarefaction / Region in a longitudinal wave where the particles are farthest
Transverse Wave / Wave that is made up of oscillations happening perpendicular to the direction of energy
Energy / Ability to do
Wavelength / The distance between successive crests of a
