Wave Properties Flashcard

Front

What is a TROUGH in wave properties?

Back

A trough is the lowest point of a wave, where the wave dips down.

Front

What part of the eye is responsible for sending visual signals to the brain?

Back

The optic nerve is responsible for sending signals from the retina to the brain.

Front

What happens to the frequency of a wave if the source moves slower?

Back

The frequency of the wave decreases.

Front

What type of wave is visible light?

Back

Visible light is an electromagnetic wave.

Front

Which part of the electromagnetic spectrum has the shortest wavelength?

Back

Gamma rays have the shortest wavelength in the electromagnetic spectrum.

Front

Define amplitude in the context of waves.

Back

Amplitude is the maximum distance a wave moves from its rest position.

Front

What is frequency in wave properties?

Back

Frequency is the number of waves that pass a point in one second, measured in Hertz (Hz).

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

Back

Wavelength and frequency are inversely related; as one increases, the other decreases.

Front

What are mechanical waves?

Back

Mechanical waves require a medium (solid, liquid, or gas) to travel through.

Front

What is the difference between longitudinal and transverse waves?

Back

In longitudinal waves, the particle movement is parallel to the wave direction; in transverse waves, it is perpendicular.