Wave Properties

Front

What do waves transfer from place to place?

Back

Energy

Front

What type of wave travels up and down?

Back

Transverse wave

Front

When more energy is added to a wave, what happens to its amplitude?

Back

The amplitude increases.

Front

What is the distance between wave peaks called?

Back

Wavelength

Front

Why can’t sound be heard in a vacuum?

Back

There are no particles.

Front

What is a wave?

Back

A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another.

Front

What is amplitude in a wave?

Back

Amplitude is the height of the wave from its rest position.

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.

Front

What is the speed of sound in air?

Back

The speed of sound in air is approximately 343 meters per second.

Front

What happens to a wave when it hits a barrier?

Back

It can be reflected, absorbed, or transmitted.