Properties of Waves Review

Front

What do waves carry from place to place?

Back

Waves carry energy, but not matter or particles.

Front

What are the parts of a longitudinal wave?

Back

The parts of a longitudinal wave are compressions and rarefactions.

Front

Which letter represents the wave trough?

Back

The wave trough is represented by letter D.

Front

Which letter represents amplitude?

Back

Amplitude is represented by letter B.

Front

How would you describe the movement of a transverse wave?

Back

The movement of a transverse wave is up and down.

Front

What is a wave?

Back

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

Front

What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?

Back

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

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 point in one second.

Front

What is amplitude?

Back

Amplitude is the maximum distance a wave moves from its rest position.