Waves and Wave Properties

Front

What are the characteristics of longitudinal waves?

Back

Longitudinal waves have compressions and rarefactions.

Front

What does the term '#4' refer to in wave terminology?

Back

#4 refers to the crest of a wave.

Front

Which object has the most kinetic energy?

Back

A rolling ball has the most kinetic energy.

Front

In which direction do longitudinal waves move?

Back

Longitudinal waves move in the same direction as the wave is traveling.

Front

What factors determine the gravitational potential energy of an object?

Back

The gravitational potential energy of an object depends on its mass and height.

Front

Define a wave in physics.

Back

A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another without transferring matter.

Front

What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?

Back

Transverse waves move perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer, while longitudinal waves move parallel to the direction of energy transfer.

Front

What is a crest in wave terminology?

Back

A crest is the highest point of a wave.

Front

What is a trough in wave terminology?

Back

A trough is the lowest point of a wave.

Front

How does the speed of a wave relate to its frequency and wavelength?

Back

The speed of a wave is equal to its frequency multiplied by its wavelength (v = f × λ).