Characteristics and Properties of Waves Flashcard

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What is a wave trough?

Back

The lowest point of a wave.

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Which wave has the largest frequency?

Back

Wave C has the largest frequency.

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What is amplitude in a wave?

Back

The maximum distance a wave moves from its rest position.

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What type of wave are sound waves?

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Sound waves are longitudinal waves.

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Does sound travel through outer space?

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No, sound does not travel through outer space.

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What is a wave crest?

Back

The highest point of a wave.

Front

What is the wavelength of a wave?

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The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs.

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

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Higher frequency means shorter wavelength.

Front

What are transverse waves?

Back

Waves where the particle movement is perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

Front

What are longitudinal waves?

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Waves where the particle movement is parallel to the direction of the wave.