Wave Properties

Front

What is amplitude in a wave?

Back

Amplitude is the maximum distance that a point on a wave moves from its rest position. It is a measure of the wave's energy.

Front

Which letter represents the amplitude in a wave diagram?

Back

G

Front

What property of waves is measured in Hertz (Hz)?

Back

Frequency is the property of waves that is measured in Hertz (Hz), indicating the number of cycles per second.

Front

What is wavelength?

Back

Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive points that are in phase on a wave, such as crest to crest or trough to trough.

Front

What is the difference between amplitude and wavelength?

Back

Amplitude measures the height of the wave, while wavelength measures the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs.

Front

What type of wave has particles that move parallel to the direction of wave travel?

Back

Longitudinal waves have particles that move parallel to the direction of wave travel.

Front

What type of wave has particles that move perpendicular to the direction of wave travel?

Back

Transverse waves have particles that move perpendicular to the direction of wave travel.

Front

What is a crest in a wave?

Back

A crest is the highest point of a wave.

Front

What is a trough in a wave?

Back

A trough is the lowest point of a wave.

Front

What is pitch in relation to sound waves?

Back

Pitch is the perceived frequency of a sound, determining how high or low a sound is.