SEHS Waves Introduction

Front

What is transferred by a wave?

Back

Energy is transferred by a wave, not matter or particles.

Front

Which property of the wave would change if you changed the amount of energy the wave had?

Back

The amplitude of the wave would change with the amount of energy.

Front

What is the wavelength of the wave?

Back

The wavelength is the distance between successive crests or troughs of a wave.

Front

What is the highest point on a wave called?

Back

The highest point on a wave is called the crest.

Front

What is the displacement of a wave marked by a red arrow known as?

Back

The displacement marked by a red arrow is known as the amplitude of the wave.

Front

What is the lowest point on a wave called?

Back

The lowest point on a wave is called the trough.

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

Back

Frequency and wavelength are inversely related; as frequency increases, wavelength decreases.

Front

What is wave speed?

Back

Wave speed is the distance a wave travels per unit of time.

Front

How is amplitude defined in the context of waves?

Back

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

Front

What happens to the energy of a wave as its amplitude increases?

Back

As the amplitude of a wave increases, the energy carried by the wave also increases.