Waves Review

Front

What is amplitude in a wave?

Back

Amplitude is the maximum distance that points on a wave, such as the crest or trough, move from their rest position.

Front

What does wavelength represent in a wave?

Back

Wavelength is the distance between two corresponding points on consecutive waves, such as crest to crest or trough to trough.

Front

What are the highest points of a transverse wave called?

Back

Crest.

Front

What are the lowest points of a transverse wave called?

Back

Trough.

Front

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

Back

Compressional wave.

Front

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

Back

Transverse wave.

Front

What is the formula for calculating wave speed?

Back

Wave speed = frequency × wavelength.

Front

What is frequency in the context of waves?

Back

Frequency is the number of waves that pass a given point in one second, measured in Hertz (Hz).

Front

How does increasing the amplitude of a wave affect its energy?

Back

Increasing the amplitude of a wave increases its energy.

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

Back

Wavelength and frequency are inversely related; as one increases, the other decreases.