Waves

Front

What does a wave carry?

Back

A wave carries energy only.

Front

What do waves transport from one place to another?

Back

Waves transport energy, but not matter or particles.

Front

Which type of wave can travel through outer space?

Back

Light waves can travel through outer space.

Front

What type of wave is characterized by oscillations perpendicular to the direction of wave travel?

Back

Transverse wave.

Front

In a wave diagram, which wave has the greatest wavelength?

Back

The wave labeled as 3 has the greatest wavelength.

Front

What is a compressional wave?

Back

A compressional wave is a type of wave where particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of the wave.

Front

What is a transverse wave?

Back

A transverse wave is a wave in which the motion of the medium is perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

Front

What is the difference between mechanical and electromagnetic waves?

Back

Mechanical waves require a medium to travel through, while electromagnetic waves do not.

Front

Can sound waves travel through a vacuum?

Back

No, sound waves cannot travel through a vacuum because they require a medium.

Front

What is wavelength?

Back

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