Measuring Transverse Waves

Front

What is amplitude in a transverse wave?

Back

Amplitude is the distance from the equilibrium position (resting line) to the crest or trough of the wave.

Front

What does frequency measure in waves?

Back

Frequency measures how many wavelengths are completed in one second.

Front

What is the definition of a transverse wave?

Back

A transverse wave is a wave in which the movement of the wave’s medium is perpendicular to the movement of the wave traveling through the medium.

Front

What is wavelength?

Back

Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive crests or two consecutive troughs in a wave.

Front

How is the amplitude of a wave related to its energy?

Back

Higher amplitude means more energy in the wave.

Front

What happens to the frequency if the wavelength increases?

Back

If the wavelength increases, the frequency decreases, assuming the wave speed remains constant.

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and period?

Back

Frequency is the inverse of the period; as frequency increases, the period decreases.

Front

What is a crest in a wave?

Back

A crest is the highest point of a wave.

Front

What is a trough in a wave?

Back

A trough is the lowest point of a wave.

Front

How do you calculate the speed of a wave?

Back

Wave speed can be calculated using the formula: Speed = Frequency x Wavelength.