Waves

Front

Waves transfer _______.

Back

energy

Front

_____ waves have vibrations that run parallel to the direction the wave travels, and _____ waves have vibrations that run perpendicular to the direction the wave travels.

Back

longitudinal, transverse

Front

Examples of this type of waves include water waves, waves on a string/jump rope, and light waves.

Back

transverse

Front

Examples of _____ waves include sound waves and earthquake P-waves.

Back

longitudinal

Front

What is the distance between waves, measured from one crest to the next crest?

Back

Wavelength

Front

The _______ is the highest point on a transverse wave, and the ____ is the lowest point.

Back

Crest, Trough

Front

The _______ is the size or height of a wave, measured from the equilibrium to the crest or trough.

Back

Amplitude

Front

The _______ of a wave is how many waves pass a given point every second.

Back

Frequency

Front

Frequency is measured in _______. Options: Hertz (Hz), Meters per second, Meters, Newtons

Back

Hertz (Hz)

Front

If 100 waves pass a given point in 4 seconds, what is the wave's frequency?

Back

25 Hz