Wave Properties

Front

Longer wavelengths equal _________ energy

Back

lower

Front

Waves transmit ________ and not matter.

Back

energy

Front

Which wave has the highest frequency? (1, 2, 3, 4)

Back

4

Front

In a compressional wave, the area where particles are farther apart is called _________.

Back

Rarefaction

Front

_______________ is a measure of how many waves pass a point in a certain amount of time.

Back

Frequency

Front

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

Back

Wavelength

Front

The height of a wave from its rest position to its crest is called __________.

Back

Amplitude

Front

What type of wave requires a medium to travel through?

Back

Mechanical wave

Front

What is the term for the maximum displacement of particles in a wave from their rest position?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength in a wave?

Back

Higher frequency means shorter wavelength.