PS.6.3.1 Wave Properties

Front

What is the distance from any point on a wave to an identical point on the next wave?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What creates waves?

Back

Waves are created when a source creates a vibration.

Front

What is the highest point of a wave called?

Back

Crest

Front

What type of wave has oscillations that are perpendicular to the direction of the wave's travel?

Back

Transverse wave

Front

What type of wave has oscillations that are parallel to the direction of the wave's travel?

Back

Longitudinal wave

Front

What is the term for the number of waves that pass a point in one second?

Back

Frequency

Front

What is the measure of the height of a wave from its rest position?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What is the speed at which a wave travels through a medium?

Back

Wave speed

Front

How do you calculate wave speed?

Back

Wave speed = Wavelength x Frequency

Front

What happens to the wavelength if the frequency of a wave increases?

Back

The wavelength decreases.