Waves

Front

What are the highest parts of a transverse wave called?

Back

Crest

Front

What is the frequency of infrared waves?

Back

10^12 Hz

Front

How often a wave occurs is the wave's _____________.

Back

Frequency

Front

What number represents the amplitude in a wave diagram?

Back

2

Front

What is the frequency of an x-ray?

Back

1.41 x 10^18 Hz

Front

What is the definition of wavelength?

Back

The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave.

Front

What is amplitude in the context of waves?

Back

The maximum displacement of points on a wave from its rest position.

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

Back

Frequency is inversely proportional to wavelength; as frequency increases, wavelength decreases.

Front

What type of wave is characterized by particle motion being perpendicular to wave motion?

Back

Transverse wave.

Front

What type of wave is characterized by particle motion being parallel to wave motion?

Back

Longitudinal wave.