Wavelengths

Front

What is wavelength?

Back

Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive peaks (or troughs) of a wave.

Front

What is amplitude?

Back

Amplitude is the maximum distance a wave moves from its rest position. It is related to the energy of the wave.

Front

How does frequency relate to wavelength?

Back

Frequency is the number of waves that pass a point in one second. Higher frequency means shorter wavelength.

Front

What is the relationship between energy and amplitude?

Back

Higher amplitude waves carry more energy.

Front

What is the unit of measurement for wavelength?

Back

Wavelength is typically measured in meters (m).

Front

What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?

Back

Transverse waves move perpendicular to the direction of the wave, while longitudinal waves move parallel to the direction of the wave.

Front

What is a wave's crest?

Back

A crest is the highest point of a wave.

Front

What is a wave's trough?

Back

A trough is the lowest point of a wave.

Front

What happens to wavelength as frequency increases?

Back

As frequency increases, wavelength decreases.

Front

What is the formula for wave speed?

Back

Wave speed = frequency x wavelength.