Waves

Front

What is the definition of wavelength?

Back

Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave.

Front

What is amplitude in a wave?

Back

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

Front

What are the two main types of waves?

Back

Transverse waves and longitudinal waves.

Front

What is a transverse wave?

Back

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

Front

What is a longitudinal wave?

Back

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

Front

What are compressions in a longitudinal wave?

Back

Compressions are regions in a longitudinal wave where particles are closest together.

Front

What are rarefactions in a longitudinal wave?

Back

Rarefactions are regions in a longitudinal wave where particles are spread apart.

Front

How does energy transfer in a wave?

Back

Energy is transferred through the vibration of particles in the medium.

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

Back

Frequency and wavelength are inversely related; as frequency increases, wavelength decreases.

Front

What is the speed of a wave?

Back

The speed of a wave is the distance traveled by a wave in a given amount of time, calculated as speed = wavelength × frequency.