Wave Basics Crossword Puzzle

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oscillation: the movement of a particle that creates a wave
wavelength: the distance between two crests or troughs
period: the amount of time it takes for a complete wave
frequency: the amount of complete waves in one second
perpendicular: the particle movement in a transverse wave is _ to the direction of travel of the wave
longitudinal: the particles in this wave type move parallel to the direction of the wave movement
rarefaction: a sound wave is made up of a series of compressions and what?
amplitude: the maximum displacement from the undisturbed position
constructive: type of interference that results from two wave crests aligning
destructive: type of interference that results from a wave crest aligning with a wave trough
mechanical: type of wave that requires a medium to travel through
radians: alternative unit to degrees used to measure angles
anti phase: a difference of 180 degrees between two waves