Properties of Waves

Front

What happens to the number of waves per second if a wave has a greater frequency?

Back

Increases

Front

What type of wave can travel only through matter?

Back

Mechanical Waves

Front

What is another name for wave height?

Back

Amplitude

Front

Where can a mechanical wave not travel?

Back

A vacuum (empty space).

Front

Which wave has the lowest frequency?

Back

C

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength in a wave?

Back

As frequency increases, wavelength decreases.

Front

What is the formula for wave speed?

Back

Wave speed = frequency × wavelength.

Front

What are the two main types of waves?

Back

Mechanical waves and electromagnetic waves.

Front

What is the definition of amplitude in a wave?

Back

Amplitude is the maximum displacement of points on a wave from its rest position.

Front

What is a characteristic of electromagnetic waves?

Back

They can travel through a vacuum.