Measuring Waves

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

Back

A wave with a large wavelength will have a low frequency and low energy.

Front

What is the longest wavelength on the electromagnetic spectrum?

Back

Radio Waves.

Front

What does the blue section of a wave measure?

Back

Wavelength.

Front

Which color has the longest wavelength?

Back

Orange.

Front

What is the term for the number of waves that pass a fixed point in a given amount of time?

Back

Frequency.

Front

Define wavelength.

Back

The distance between successive crests of a wave.

Front

What is frequency measured in?

Back

Hertz (Hz), which is the number of cycles per second.

Front

What is amplitude in a wave?

Back

The maximum extent of a wave's displacement from its rest position.

Front

How does energy relate to frequency?

Back

Higher frequency waves carry more energy.

Front

What type of wave is sound?

Back

Longitudinal wave.