Waves Review #1

Front

What is the rate at which something repeats over time?

Back

Frequency

Front

What is a substance (like a solid, liquid, or gas) that the energy of a wave can travel through?

Back

Medium

Front

What type of wave is characterized by oscillations perpendicular to the direction of wave travel?

Back

Transverse Wave

Front

What is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What term describes the maximum extent of a wave's displacement from its rest position?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What is the term for the region in a longitudinal wave where particles are closest together?

Back

Compression

Front

What is the term for the region in a longitudinal wave where particles are furthest apart?

Back

Rarefaction

Front

What type of wave requires a medium to travel through?

Back

Mechanical Wave

Front

What is the difference between a transverse wave and a longitudinal wave?

Back

In a transverse wave, the oscillation is perpendicular to the direction of wave travel, while in a longitudinal wave, the oscillation is parallel to the direction of wave travel.

Front

What is the formula to calculate the speed of a wave?

Back

Speed = Frequency x Wavelength