Waves Assessment

Front

What is the definition of a wave?

Back

A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another without transferring matter.

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What is wavelength?

Back

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

Front

What is a medium in the context of waves?

Back

A medium is the matter (solid, liquid, or gas) through which waves can travel.

Front

What type of wave is characterized by particle movement parallel to the direction of wave propagation?

Back

Longitudinal wave.

Front

What type of wave is characterized by particle movement perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation?

Back

Transverse wave.

Front

What does a wave carry from place to place?

Back

Energy.

Front

What is amplitude in relation to waves?

Back

Amplitude is the maximum displacement of points on a wave from its rest position, related to the energy of the wave.

Front

How does high amplitude affect sound?

Back

High amplitude results in louder sounds.

Front

What is the difference between a mechanical wave and an electromagnetic wave?

Back

Mechanical waves require a medium to travel through, while electromagnetic waves do not.

Front

What is a crest in a wave?

Back

A crest is the highest point of a wave.