Wave Properties Lesson Check

Front

The amplitude of a wave is _____

Back

the maximum distance that the wave moves from its resting position.

Front

For a wave, the _____ the amplitude, the _____ energy the wave carries.

Back

larger, more.

Front

A ____________________ is a disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another without transferring matter.

Back

wave.

Front

The __________________ of a wave is the distance from one point on a wave to the same point on the next wave.

Back

wavelength.

Front

The distance between any two crests (peaks) or troughs is called _____

Back

Wavelength.

Front

What is the definition of wavelength?

Back

The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave.

Front

What happens to the energy of a wave if the amplitude increases?

Back

The energy of the wave increases.

Front

What is a crest in a wave?

Back

The highest point of a wave.

Front

What is a trough in a wave?

Back

The lowest point of a wave.

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

Back

As frequency increases, wavelength decreases.