Waves: Vocab and Structure

Front

What do all waves transfer?

Back

Energy

Front

Waves can transfer energy through:

Back

all of the above

Front

Two types of waves:

Back

longitudinal and transverse

Front

Number of complete waves passing a point in a given time?

Back

Frequency

Front

Frequency of the wave?

Back

5 Hz

Front

Frequency is measured in?

Back

Hertz

Front

Period of a wave refers to...

Back

how long it takes for the event to repeat.

Front

Distance from calm sea to highest wave?

Back

Amplitude

Front

#1 represents:

Back

Amplitude

Front

What does #2 represent?

Back

Wavelength