Waves

Front

What is a wave?

Back

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

Front

What are the three mediums through which sound can travel?

Back

Sound can travel through solid, liquid, and gas.

Front

What does the letter 'A' represent in a wave diagram?

Back

The letter 'A' represents the wavelength of the wave.

Front

What does the letter 'B' represent in a wave diagram?

Back

The letter 'B' represents the amplitude of the wave.

Front

What is amplitude?

Back

Amplitude is the maximum extent of a wave's oscillation, measured from its rest position.

Front

What is wavelength?

Back

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

Front

What is frequency?

Back

Frequency is the number of waves that pass a given point in a certain amount of time, usually measured in Hertz (Hz).

Front

How does frequency relate to pitch in sound waves?

Back

Higher frequency waves produce higher pitch sounds, while lower frequency waves produce lower pitch sounds.

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

Back

Wavelength and frequency are inversely related; as wavelength increases, frequency decreases, and vice versa.

Front

What is a crest in a wave?

Back

A crest is the highest point of a wave.