Wave Properties- Short Version

Front

What are the parts of a longitudinal wave?

Back

Compressions and rarefactions.

Front

What two factors affect the amount of energy a wave has?

Back

Frequency and amplitude.

Front

Sound is an example of which type of wave?

Back

Longitudinal.

Front

What property of a wave is represented by the letter 'A'?

Back

Amplitude.

Front

What is a medium in the context of wave travel?

Back

Solid, liquid, or gas.

Front

What is the definition of wavelength?

Back

The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave.

Front

What is amplitude?

Back

The maximum displacement of points on a wave from its rest position.

Front

What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?

Back

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

Front

What is a crest in a wave?

Back

The highest point of a wave.

Front

What is a trough in a wave?

Back

The lowest point of a wave.