Transverse Waves

Front

What is the definition of amplitude in a transverse wave?

Back

Amplitude is the maximum height of the wave.

Front

What do waves carry from one place to another?

Back

Waves carry energy.

Front

Does light travel in a straight line?

Back

False, light can bend and change direction.

Front

What is the distance between two consecutive troughs or crests called?

Back

Wavelength.

Front

What is the lowest point of a transverse wave called?

Back

Trough.

Front

What is the highest point of a transverse wave called?

Back

Crest.

Front

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

Back

Wavelength is inversely proportional to frequency; as wavelength increases, frequency decreases.

Front

What type of wave is characterized by oscillations perpendicular to the direction of wave travel?

Back

Transverse wave.

Front

What is the formula for wave speed?

Back

Wave speed = frequency × wavelength.

Front

What happens to the energy of a wave as its amplitude increases?

Back

The energy of the wave increases.