Wave Properties

Front

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

Back

Speed = Wavelength x Frequency

Front

What property of waves is defined as the maximum displacement from the rest position?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What is the term for the distance between two consecutive points in phase on a wave?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What do all waves transfer?

Back

Energy

Front

What type of wave has particles that move parallel to the direction of wave propagation?

Back

Longitudinal wave

Front

What is the unit of frequency?

Back

Hertz (Hz)

Front

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

Back

Frequency is inversely proportional to wavelength.

Front

What is the term for the height of a wave crest or depth of a wave trough?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What type of wave requires a medium to travel through?

Back

Mechanical wave

Front

What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?

Back

Transverse waves have particle motion perpendicular to wave direction, while longitudinal waves have particle motion parallel to wave direction.