Wave Properties

Front

What happens to amplitude when energy increases?

Back

Amplitude increases.

Front

What is true about sound waves?

Back

Sound waves move in all directions.

Front

When placed in water, does a ball move with the waves?

Back

False, a ball does not move with the waves.

Front

What do waves transfer from place to place?

Back

Waves transfer energy.

Front

What type of wave is a water wave?

Back

Water waves are transverse waves.

Front

What is 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

Transverse waves and longitudinal waves.

Front

In a transverse wave, how does the medium move?

Back

The medium moves up and down, perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

Front

In a longitudinal wave, how does the medium move?

Back

The medium moves back and forth, parallel to the direction of the wave.

Front

Can sound waves travel through space?

Back

No, sound waves cannot travel through space because there is no medium.