Waves Flashcard

Front

What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?

Back

Transverse waves move perpendicular to the direction of the wave, while longitudinal waves move parallel to the direction of the wave.

Front

What are the two main types of waves?

Back

Mechanical waves and electromagnetic waves.

Front

What is the role of a medium in the propagation of mechanical waves?

Back

A medium is necessary for the propagation of mechanical waves as it is the material through which the wave travels.

Front

What is the speed of a wave dependent on?

Back

The wavelength and frequency of the wave.

Front

What are the properties of a wave?

Back

Amplitude, wavelength, frequency, and speed.

Front

Define transverse wave.

Back

A wave in which the particles of the medium move perpendicular to the direction of the wave's travel.

Front

Define longitudinal wave.

Back

A wave in which the particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of the wave's travel.

Front

What is amplitude in a wave?

Back

The maximum displacement of points on a wave from its rest position.

Front

What is wavelength?

Back

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

Front

What is frequency?

Back

The number of waves that pass a given point in one second, measured in Hertz (Hz).