Wave Characteristics

Front

What is the measurement of the distance between two consecutive points in phase on a wave?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What term describes the maximum displacement of a wave from its rest position?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What is the term for the highest point of a wave?

Back

Crest

Front

What type of wave is characterized by particle motion parallel to the direction of wave propagation?

Back

Compressional wave

Front

What is the term for the energy transferred through a medium by a wave?

Back

Energy

Front

What is the frequency of a wave if it completes 10 cycles in 2 seconds?

Back

5 Hz

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency in a wave?

Back

Wavelength is inversely proportional to frequency.

Front

What type of wave requires a medium to travel through?

Back

Mechanical wave

Front

What is the term for the interaction of waves when they meet?

Back

Interference

Front

What is the difference between transverse and compressional waves?

Back

Transverse waves have particle motion perpendicular to wave direction; compressional waves have particle motion parallel.