Waves

Front

What determines the pitch of sound waves?

Back

Frequency determines the pitch of sound waves.

Front

What do mechanical waves require to travel?

Back

Mechanical waves must travel through a medium.

Front

What happens to the wavelength when frequency increases?

Back

The wavelength decreases as frequency increases.

Front

Can light waves travel through empty space?

Back

Yes, light waves can travel through empty space and do not require a medium.

Front

How do particles move in a transverse wave?

Back

Particles in a transverse wave move perpendicular to the direction of the wave's motion.

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

The two main types of waves are mechanical waves and electromagnetic waves.

Front

What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?

Back

In transverse waves, particles move perpendicular to the wave direction; in longitudinal waves, particles move parallel to the wave direction.

Front

What is amplitude in a wave?

Back

Amplitude is the maximum displacement of points on a wave from its rest position.

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

Back

Frequency and wavelength are inversely related; as frequency increases, wavelength decreases.