Waves and Wave Properties

Front

A wave is a disturbance that transfers ________ from one place to another.

Back

Energy

Front

What types of waves can travel through empty space AND mediums?

Back

Electromagnetic

Front

Which of the following is a mechanical wave? X-ray, Infrared, Radio waves, Sound

Back

Sound

Front

What medium do sound waves travel fastest through?

Back

Solids

Front

The height of a wave from its resting point.

Back

Amplitude

Front

The length of a wave, from crest to crest or trough to trough.

Back

Wavelength

Front

The number of waves passing a given point each second is: Frequency, Wave speed, Wavelength, Amplitude

Back

Frequency

Front

What is the correct formula for wave speed?

Back

Wave speed = frequency x wavelength

Front

As wavelength decreases, the crests of the wave:

• become wider
• become shorter
• get closer together
• get farther apart

Back

get closer together

Front

If a wave has a long wavelength, it will have __________ energy.

Back

Low