Waves and Sound

Front

What produces sound waves?

Back

Sound waves are produced by vibrating objects.

Front

How does sound travel through different states of matter?

Back

Sound travels faster through solids than through gases.

Front

What happens to particle vibration when the frequency of a wave increases?

Back

The particles will vibrate faster.

Front

What properties does a longitudinal wave possess?

Back

A longitudinal wave has speed, frequency, and wavelength.

Front

What is the distance between successive identical parts of a wave called?

Back

Wavelength.

Front

Define frequency in the context of waves.

Back

Frequency is the number of waves that pass a point in one second.

Front

What is amplitude in wave physics?

Back

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

Front

Explain the difference between longitudinal and transverse waves.

Back

Longitudinal waves have particle motion parallel to wave direction, while transverse waves have particle motion perpendicular to wave direction.

Front

What is the formula for wave speed?

Back

Wave speed = frequency × wavelength.

Front

What is a sound wave?

Back

A sound wave is a longitudinal wave that is created by vibrating objects and travels through a medium.