Wave Properties and Interactions

Front

What is the distance between two corresponding points on consecutive waves called?

Back

Wavelength

Front

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

Back

The energy of the wave also increases.

Front

What does a wave carry?

Back

Energy.

Front

What is the term for the bending of a wave as it passes at an angle from one medium to another?

Back

Refraction.

Front

What is the definition of frequency in the context of waves?

Back

Frequency is the number of vibrations per second.

Front

How is wavelength related to frequency and wave speed?

Back

Wavelength is inversely proportional to frequency and directly proportional to wave speed.

Front

What is the formula for calculating wave speed?

Back

Wave speed = frequency × wavelength.

Front

What is the relationship between amplitude and energy in a wave?

Back

Higher amplitude means more energy.

Front

What is constructive interference in wave interactions?

Back

Constructive interference occurs when two waves meet and combine to make a wave with a larger amplitude.

Front

What is destructive interference in wave interactions?

Back

Destructive interference occurs when two waves meet and combine to make a wave with a smaller amplitude.