Waves and Wave Properties

Front

What happens to the wavelength of a wave as its frequency decreases?

Back

The wavelength increases.

Front

Which type of wave requires a medium to travel?

Back

Sound waves require a medium to travel.

Front

What do waves transfer?

Back

Waves transfer energy.

Front

How can you identify the wave with the greatest frequency in a diagram?

Back

The wave with the closest spacing between crests or compressions has the greatest frequency.

Front

What are the parts of a longitudinal wave?

Back

Compressions and rarefactions.

Front

Define a wave.

Back

A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy through space or matter.

Front

What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?

Back

Transverse waves oscillate perpendicular to the direction of wave travel, while longitudinal waves oscillate parallel to the direction of wave travel.

Front

What is frequency in the context of waves?

Back

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

Front

What is wavelength?

Back

Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave.

Front

What is amplitude?

Back

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