Wave Properties

Front

What is echolocation?

Back

Echolocation is a method used by animals, like dolphins, to communicate and locate objects underwater using sound waves.

Front

What do waves transfer from place to place?

Back

Waves transfer energy from one location to another.

Front

What type of wave travels up and down?

Back

A transverse wave travels up and down.

Front

What happens to a ball placed inside a water wave machine?

Back

The ball stays in place while the wave moves across the tank.

Front

What type of wave is a sound wave?

Back

A sound wave is a longitudinal wave.

Front

What is a wave?

Back

A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy through space or matter.

Front

What is the difference between longitudinal and transverse waves?

Back

In longitudinal waves, the particles move back and forth in the same direction as the wave, while in transverse waves, the particles move up and down perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

Front

Can waves carry matter?

Back

No, waves do not carry matter; they carry energy.

Front

What is amplitude in a wave?

Back

Amplitude is the height of the wave from its rest position, indicating the energy of the wave.

Front

What is a medium in the context of waves?

Back

A medium is the substance through which a wave travels, such as air, water, or solid materials.