Wave Properties

Front

What is the material through which waves travel?

Back

Medium

Front

What type of waves have compressions and rarefactions?

Back

Longitudinal waves

Front

What is the equation for calculating the speed of a wave?

Back

Speed = Wavelength x Frequency

Front

Which letter identifies the wavelength in a wave diagram?

Back

J

Front

Which letter represents a crest in a wave diagram?

Back

F

Front

What is the definition of wavelength?

Back

The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave.

Front

What is the definition of frequency?

Back

The number of waves that pass a point in one second.

Front

What is the unit of measurement for frequency?

Back

Hertz (Hz)

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

Back

They are inversely related; as wavelength increases, frequency decreases.

Front

What type of wave is characterized by particle motion being parallel to wave motion?

Back

Longitudinal wave