Waves Flashcard 1

Front

Transverse waves are waves that travel ________________ to the direction of the medium’s particle vibration.

Back

perpendicular

Front

The type of waves that require a medium to pass:

Back

Mechanical Waves

Front

Which statement best describes waves?

Back

Waves are repeating patterns of motion that transfer energy.

Front

A ______________ is a substance through which a wave travels.

Back

medium

Front

Which vocabulary term is used to identify the distance between points C & G?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What is the definition of a wave?

Back

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

Front

What is the difference between mechanical waves and electromagnetic waves?

Back

Mechanical waves require a medium to travel through, while electromagnetic waves do not.

Front

What is amplitude in the context of waves?

Back

Amplitude is the maximum distance that the particles of a medium move from their rest position when a wave passes.

Front

What is the wavelength of a wave?

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

What is frequency in relation to waves?

Back

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