Waves

Front

What type of wave moves a slinky back and forth?

Back

Longitudinal waves are waves in which the particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of the wave's travel.

Front

What do all waves carry as they travel from one place to another?

Back

All waves carry energy as they travel.

Front

What is the highest point on a wave called?

Back

The highest point on a wave is called the crest.

Front

What do waves move through vibrations?

Back

Waves move energy through vibrations.

Front

Why can't you hear sounds in outer space?

Back

You can't hear sounds in outer space because there is no medium for the sound waves to travel through.

Front

What is a transverse wave?

Back

A transverse wave is a wave in which the particles of the medium move perpendicular to the direction of the wave's travel.

Front

What is a trough in a wave?

Back

A trough is the lowest point of a wave, opposite to the crest.

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

Back

Wavelength and frequency are inversely related; as the wavelength increases, the frequency decreases, and vice versa.

Front

What is the medium in wave propagation?

Back

The medium is the substance through which a wave travels, such as air, water, or solid materials.

Front

What type of wave is sound?

Back

Sound is a longitudinal wave.