Waves & Wave Properties

Front

What does a wave carry from place to place?

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Energy

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The distance between two corresponding parts of a wave is its:

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Wavelength

Front

The highest point on a transverse wave is the:

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Crest

Front

Which image represents a longitudinal wave?

Back

Image B

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Front

The type of waves that require a medium to pass:

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Mechanical Waves

Front

What is the lowest point on a transverse wave called?

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Trough

Front

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

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Frequency

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What is the measure of the height of a wave from its rest position?

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Amplitude

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Front

What type of wave does not require a medium to travel?

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Electromagnetic Waves

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Front

What is the speed of a wave calculated by?

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Speed = Wavelength x Frequency