Properties of Waves PS 4-1

Front

When the particles of a medium are vibrating perpendicular to the direction of the wave, this is a __________ wave.

Back

Transverse wave

Front

A wave transfers:

Back

Energy

Front

Which material does sound travel the fastest?

Back

Solid

Front

Which wave is pictured?

Back

Longitudinal

Front

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

Back

Wavelength

Front

What is the definition of a wave?

Back

A disturbance that transfers energy through matter or space.

Front

What is amplitude in a wave?

Back

The maximum distance that the particles of a medium move from their rest position.

Front

What is the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves?

Back

Transverse waves have particle motion perpendicular to wave direction; longitudinal waves have particle motion parallel to wave direction.

Front

What is wavelength?

Back

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

Front

What is frequency?

Back

The number of waves that pass a point in one second.