Waves and Wave Interactions

Front

What is the maximum distance that the particles of a wave's medium vibrate from their rest position?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What type of wave is characterized by particles moving perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation?

Back

Transverse wave

Front

What happens to the crests of a wave as the wavelength decreases?

Back

They get closer together.

Front

What type of waves require a medium to pass through?

Back

Mechanical waves

Front

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

Back

Wavelength

Front

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

Back

Frequency

Front

What is the speed of a wave if its wavelength is 2 meters and its frequency is 3 Hz?

Back

6 m/s (Wave speed = wavelength × frequency)

Front

What is the term for the highest point of a wave?

Back

Crest

Front

What is the term for the lowest point of a wave?

Back

Trough

Front

What type of wave does not require a medium and can travel through a vacuum?

Back

Electromagnetic wave