Understanding Waves and Their Types

Front

What determines the speed of a mechanical wave?

Back

The medium through which it travels.

Front

Which of the following is a characteristic of a longitudinal wave?

Back

Particles move parallel to the wave direction.

Front

Identify the type of wave that involves molecules moving in a circular motion.

Back

Surface wave.

Front

Explain why light can travel through space while sound cannot.

Back

Light is an electromagnetic wave, and sound is a mechanical wave.

Front

Which of the following best describes a surface wave?

Back

A wave that travels along the surface of a medium.

Front

Define a mechanical wave.

Back

A wave that requires a medium to travel through.

Front

What is a transverse wave?

Back

A wave where particles move perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

Front

Give an example of an electromagnetic wave.

Back

Light waves.

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

Back

As wavelength increases, frequency decreases.

Front

What is amplitude in the context of waves?

Back

The maximum displacement of particles from their rest position.