Parts of a Wave

Front

What is a wave?

Back

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

Front

What are the two main types of waves?

Back

Transverse waves and longitudinal waves.

Front

What is amplitude in a wave?

Back

Amplitude is the height of the wave from its rest position, indicating the energy of the wave.

Front

What does a greater amplitude mean for a wave?

Back

A greater amplitude means the wave has more energy.

Front

What is the crest of a wave?

Back

The crest is the highest point of a wave.

Front

What is the trough of a wave?

Back

The trough is the lowest point of a wave.

Front

Can sound waves travel through outer space?

Back

No, sound waves cannot travel through outer space because there is no medium.

Front

What is a transverse wave?

Back

A transverse wave is a wave where the motion of the medium is perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

Front

What is a longitudinal wave?

Back

A longitudinal wave is a wave where the motion of the medium is parallel to the direction of the wave.

Front

What is wavelength?

Back

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