Waves and Wave Properties

Front

What does a wave carry from place to place?

Back

energy

Front

The highest point on a transverse wave is the

Back

crest

Front

What is the lowest point on a transverse wave?

Back

trough

Front

The number of waves that pass somewhere in a second is:

amplitude

,

frequency

,

wavelength

Back

frequency

Front

A wave that can travel through matter and empty space is a:
Options: electromagnetic wave, longitudinal wave, transverse wave

Back

electromagnetic wave

Front

What kind of wave is this?
Options: electromagnetic, longitudinal, transverse

Back

transverse

Front

Waves that require a material to travel through are called

Back

mechanical waves

Front

This picture is an example of which type of wave? Options: transverse wave, compression wave, ocean wave

Back

compression wave

Front

#1 refers to the:

wavelength

,

amplitude

,

crest

,

trough

Back

wavelength

Front

#2 refers to the:

wavelength

,

amplitude

,

crest

,

trough

Back

trough