Introduction to Waves

Front

What type of wave is a sound wave?

Back

Longitudinal wave.

Front

Which letter represents the trough of a wave?

Back

D.

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Front

How are frequency and energy related?

Back

Lower frequency = less energy.

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Front

Which waves travel parallel to the wave's direction?

Back

Longitudinal waves.

Front

What type of wave is a light wave?

Back

Transverse wave.

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Front

Define a wave.

Back

A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy through matter or space.

Front

What is the amplitude of a wave?

Back

The maximum distance from the rest position to the crest or trough.

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Front

What is wavelength?

Back

The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave.

Front

What is the frequency of a wave?

Back

The number of waves that pass a point in one second.

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

Back

Higher frequency means shorter wavelength.

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