Waves and Wave Properties

Front

What is frequency measured in?

Back

Hertz

Front

What happens to the wavelength when the frequency of a wave increases?

Back

The wavelength decreases.

Front

What is the distance between two identical points on a wave called?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What type of wave has motion perpendicular to the direction of the wave?

Back

Transverse Wave

Front

What is the definition of wavelength?

Back

The distance between two consecutive points that are in phase on a wave.

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

Back

As frequency increases, wavelength decreases.

Front

What is amplitude in the context of waves?

Back

The maximum displacement of points on a wave from the rest position.

Front

What is a longitudinal wave?

Back

A wave in which the motion of the medium is parallel to the direction of the wave.

Front

Can you give an example of a transverse wave?

Back

Light waves and waves on a string are examples of transverse waves.

Front

What is the formula for wave speed?

Back

Wave speed = frequency × wavelength.