Waves and Wave Properties

Front

What is the lowest point on a transverse wave called?

Back

The lowest point on a transverse wave is called the trough.

Front

What is the highest point on a transverse wave called?

Back

The highest point on a transverse wave is called the crest.

Front

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

Back

A transverse wave is characterized by oscillations perpendicular to the direction of wave travel.

Front

In a transverse wave, what does the term 'crest' refer to?

Back

The term 'crest' refers to the highest point of a transverse wave.

Front

What does a wave carry from one location to another?

Back

A wave carries energy from one location to another.

Front

What is the definition of a wave?

Back

A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy through space or matter.

Front

What are the two main types of waves?

Back

The two main types of waves are transverse waves and longitudinal waves.

Front

In a longitudinal wave, what are the regions of compression and rarefaction?

Back

In a longitudinal wave, compression refers to regions where particles are close together, and rarefaction refers to regions where particles are spread apart.

Front

How does the amplitude of a wave relate to its energy?

Back

The amplitude of a wave is directly related to its energy; higher amplitude means more energy.

Front

What is wavelength in the context of waves?

Back

Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive points that are in phase on a wave, such as crest to crest or trough to trough.