Understanding Energy Transfer in Waves

Front

What is the primary way energy is transferred in a wave?

Back

By transferring energy through vibrations

Front

In which direction do particles in a transverse wave move relative to the direction of energy transfer?

Back

Perpendicular

Front

What is the highest point of a wave called?

Back

Crest

Front

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

Back

Wavelength

Front

Which of the following is an example of a longitudinal wave?

• Light wave
• Water wave
• Sound wave
• Radio wave

Back

Sound wave

Front

What is the term for the number of waves that pass a point in one second?

Back

Frequency

Front

Which part of a wave is related to its energy?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What happens to the energy of a wave as its amplitude increases?

Back

It increases

Front

What is the term for the lowest point of a wave?

Back

Trough

Front

In a longitudinal wave, in which direction do the particles of the medium move?

Back

Parallel to the wave direction