Wave Properties

Front

What is a wave?

Back

A wave is a repeating disturbance or vibration that transfers or moves energy from place to place.

Front

What type of wave vibrates up and down perpendicular to the motion of energy?

Back

Transverse wave.

Front

What is the area called in a compressional wave where particles are close together?

Back

Compression.

Front

What is the area called in a compressional wave where particles are spread apart?

Back

Rarefaction.

Front

What happens to energy when the wavelength is longer?

Back

Longer wavelengths equal lower energy.

Front

What is frequency?

Back

Frequency is the number of waves that pass a point in one second.

Front

What is amplitude?

Back

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

Front

What type of wave has particles that move parallel to the direction of the wave?

Back

Longitudinal wave.

Front

What is the crest of a wave?

Back

The crest is the highest point of a wave.

Front

What is the trough of a wave?

Back

The trough is the lowest point of a wave.