Energy Waves

Front

What are the parts of a longitudinal wave?

Back

Compressions and rarefactions.

Front

What do waves carry from place to place?

Back

Energy, but not matter or particles.

Front

A wave carries...?

Back

Energy only.

Front

What property of this wave is represented by the letter 'A'?

Back

Wavelength.

Front

Amplitude is the distance between...?

Back

The crest or trough and the middle point of the wave.

Front

What is a wave?

Back

A disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another.

Front

What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?

Back

Transverse waves move perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer, while longitudinal waves move parallel.

Front

What is wavelength?

Back

The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave.

Front

What is frequency?

Back

The number of waves that pass a point in one second.

Front

What is amplitude?

Back

The maximum distance a wave moves from its rest position.