Waves

Front

What does a wave carry?

Back

Energy only.

Front

What type of wave is characterized by particle motion parallel to the direction of wave propagation?

Back

Longitudinal wave.

Front

What happens to the amplitude of a sound wave when the sound is produced louder?

Back

The amplitude increases.

Front

In a longitudinal wave, how do the particles move?

Back

Back and forth.

Front

What travels through solids fastest due to closely packed molecules?

Back

Speed of sound.

Front

What is the definition of a wave?

Back

A disturbance that transfers energy through space or matter.

Front

What are the two main types of waves?

Back

Transverse waves and longitudinal waves.

Front

In a transverse wave, how do the particles move relative to the direction of wave propagation?

Back

Perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.

Front

What is wavelength in the context of waves?

Back

The distance between two consecutive points in phase on a wave.

Front

What is frequency in relation to waves?

Back

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