Waves Flashcard

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What is the highest point on a wave called?

Back

The highest point on a wave is called the crest.

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What does the letter 'A' represent in a wave diagram?

Back

The letter 'A' represents the amplitude of the wave.

Front

What does the letter 'B' represent in a wave diagram?

Back

The letter 'B' represents the wavelength of the wave.

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What is the distance from crest to crest or trough to trough in a wave?

Back

This distance is called the wavelength.

Front

Can a mechanical wave travel through a vacuum?

Back

No, a mechanical wave cannot travel through a vacuum (empty space).

Front

What is the lowest point on a wave called?

Back

The lowest point on a wave is called the trough.

Front

What is amplitude in the context of waves?

Back

Amplitude is the maximum distance a wave moves from its rest position.

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

Back

Wavelength and frequency are inversely related; as one increases, the other decreases.

Front

What type of wave requires a medium to travel through?

Back

Mechanical waves require a medium (solid, liquid, or gas) to travel through.

Front

What is a transverse wave?

Back

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