Properties of Waves

Front

What is a wave?

Back

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

Front

What are the two main types of waves?

Back

Transverse waves and longitudinal waves.

Front

In a transverse wave, how does the medium move in relation to the direction of the wave?

Back

The medium moves perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

Front

In a longitudinal wave, how does the medium move in relation to the direction of the wave?

Back

The medium moves parallel to the direction of the wave.

Front

What is the crest of a wave?

Back

The crest is the highest point of a wave.

Front

What is the trough of a wave?

Back

The trough is the lowest point of a wave.

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 the medium moves from its rest position.

Front

What is frequency?

Back

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

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

Back

As wavelength increases, frequency decreases, and vice versa.