Waves and Energy Transfer

Front

What is transferred in waves?

Back

Energy

Front

What is the measurement of the distance the particles move from the resting point of the wave?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What type of wave is characterized by particle movement parallel to the direction of wave propagation?

Back

Longitudinal wave

Front

Which transverse wave has the highest frequency?

Back

Wave 4

Front

Sound waves are ___________ waves.

Back

Longitudinal waves

Front

What is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave called?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What is the number of waves that pass a given point in one second?

Back

Frequency

Front

What is the highest point of a wave called?

Back

Crest

Front

What is the lowest point of a wave called?

Back

Trough

Front

What type of wave requires a medium to travel through?

Back

Mechanical wave