Wave Properties

Front

What is the distance between wave peaks called?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What type of wave is a sound wave?

Back

Longitudinal wave

Front

When more energy is added to a wave, what happens to its amplitude?

Back

The amplitude increases.

Front

What is the term for the method dolphins use to communicate underwater using sound waves?

Back

Echolocation

Front

What happens to a ball placed inside a water wave machine?

Back

It stays in place.

Front

What is the definition of a wave?

Back

A disturbance that transfers energy through space or matter.

Front

What are the two main types of mechanical waves?

Back

Transverse waves and longitudinal waves.

Front

In a transverse wave, how do the particles of the medium move?

Back

Perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.

Front

In a longitudinal wave, how do the particles of the medium move?

Back

Parallel to the direction of wave propagation.

Front

What is amplitude in the context of waves?

Back

The maximum displacement of a wave from its rest position.