Wave Properties Lesson Check

Front

What is amplitude in a wave?

Back

The maximum distance that the wave moves from its resting position.

Front

What type of wave is a transverse wave?

Back

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

Front

What are the three types of mediums through which waves can travel?

Back

Solid, Liquid, or Gas.

Front

Which wave has the greatest amplitude?

Back

The blue wave.

Front

What does a wave's frequency represent?

Back

The number of waves that pass a point in one second.

Front

What is the wavelength of a wave?

Back

The distance between two consecutive points that are in phase on a wave.

Front

What is a longitudinal wave?

Back

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

Front

How does energy relate to amplitude in a wave?

Back

Higher amplitude means more energy is carried by the wave.

Front

What is the resting position of a wave?

Back

The position of the medium when there is no wave passing through.

Front

What is the difference between a wave and a particle?

Back

A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy, while a particle is a small localized object.