Wave Properties

Front

What is a wave?

Back

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

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What are the two main types of waves?

Back

Transverse waves and longitudinal waves.

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What is frequency?

Back

Frequency is the number of waves that pass a point in one second, measured in Hertz (Hz).

Front

What is amplitude?

Back

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

Front

What is wavelength?

Back

Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave.

Front

What is pitch in relation to sound waves?

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Pitch is how high or low a sound is, determined by the frequency of the sound wave.

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and pitch?

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Higher frequency results in a higher pitch, while lower frequency results in a lower pitch.

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What is a medium in the context of waves?

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A medium is a substance through which a wave can travel, such as solid, liquid, or gas.

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What type of wave vibrates perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer?

Back

Transverse wave.

Front

What type of wave vibrates parallel to the direction of energy transfer?

Back

Longitudinal wave.