Waves

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

Mechanical waves and electromagnetic waves.

Front

What is amplitude in a wave?

Back

Amplitude is the maximum distance a point on a wave moves from its rest position, often represented by the height of the wave.

Front

Which color represents the amplitude in wave diagrams?

Back

Green.

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

Which wave has the highest frequency: A, B, or C?

Back

B.

Front

What is wavelength?

Back

Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive points that are in phase on a wave, such as crest to crest or trough to trough.

Front

Which color represents the wavelength in wave diagrams?

Back

Red/Pink.

Front

What is a trough in a wave?

Back

A trough is the lowest point of a wave, opposite of the crest.

Front

Which color represents the trough in wave diagrams?

Back

Orange/Black.