Waves - INV 1

Front

What is a wave?

Back

A wave is a back-and-forth pattern of motion that transfers energy.

Front

What is the highest point on a transverse wave called?

Back

The highest point on a transverse wave is called the crest.

Front

What is frequency in the context of waves?

Back

Frequency is the number of waves that pass a point in one second.

Front

What is wavelength?

Back

Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave.

Front

What is amplitude?

Back

Amplitude is the maximum distance that points on a wave move from their rest position.

Front

What is the difference between a transverse wave and a longitudinal wave?

Back

In a transverse wave, the motion of the medium is perpendicular to the direction of the wave, while in a longitudinal wave, the motion of the medium is parallel to the direction of the wave.

Front

What is a trough in a wave?

Back

A trough is the lowest point on a transverse wave.

Front

How does changing the frequency of a wave affect its wavelength?

Back

As the frequency increases, the wavelength decreases, and vice versa, assuming wave speed is constant.

Front

What is wave speed?

Back

Wave speed is the distance a wave travels in a given amount of time, calculated as wave speed = frequency × wavelength.

Front

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

Back

As the amplitude of a wave increases, the energy carried by the wave also increases.