Waves & Wave Properties

Front

What type of wave moves the medium parallel to the direction of energy transfer?

Back

Longitudinal wave.

Front

In a wave diagram, how can you identify the wave with the greatest wavelength?

Back

The wave with the longest distance between consecutive crests or troughs.

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What is the term for the distance between the crest of one wave and the crest of the next wave?

Back

Wavelength.

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How is amplitude defined in the context of waves?

Back

The length of a crest (peak) or trough measured from the middle line.

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Front

What is the term used to describe the region where particles of a wave are spread out?

Back

Rarefaction.

Front

What is a transverse wave?

Back

A wave in which the medium moves perpendicular to the direction of the energy transfer.

Front

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

Back

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

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Front

What is the formula for calculating wave speed?

Back

Wave speed = frequency × wavelength.

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Front

What is the difference between constructive and destructive interference?

Back

Constructive interference occurs when waves combine to make a larger wave, while destructive interference occurs when waves combine to make a smaller wave.

Front

What is a wave's period?

Back

The time it takes for one complete wave cycle to pass a given point.

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