FLASHCARD ICP Waves & Characteristics

Front

What type of wave occurs when particles of a medium vibrate perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation?

Back

Transverse wave.

Front

Who experiences a higher-pitched sound when comparing two observers?

Back

Observer A.

Front

What is the term for the maximum displacement of a wave from its rest position?

Back

Amplitude.

Front

What is the SI unit for measuring frequency?

Back

Hertz (Hz).

Front

Which wave characteristic is associated with the pitch of a sound?

Back

Frequency.

Front

What type of wave occurs when particles of a medium vibrate parallel to the direction of wave propagation?

Back

Longitudinal wave.

Front

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

Back

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

Front

What is the effect of increasing amplitude on sound waves?

Back

It increases the loudness of the sound.

Front

What is the term for the number of complete cycles of a wave that occur in one second?

Back

Frequency.

Front

How does the speed of sound change in different mediums?

Back

Sound travels faster in solids than in liquids, and faster in liquids than in gases.