Waves Investigation 1-2 Review

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What is the medium in the context of waves?

Back

The medium is the material through which waves travel, which can be a solid, liquid, or gas.

Front

How does sound travel from a source to your ear?

Back

Sound travels by compressing air particles into a smaller area, creating a wave that carries the sound to your ear.

Front

What is the highest point on a wave called?

Back

The highest point on a wave is called the crest.

Front

What is the term for the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave?

Back

The distance is called the wavelength.

Front

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

Back

The wavelength decreases when the frequency of a wave increases.

Front

What is a trough in a wave?

Back

A trough is the lowest point on a wave.

Front

Define amplitude in the context of waves.

Back

Amplitude is the maximum distance that points on a wave move from their rest position.

Front

What type of wave is characterized by particle motion that is perpendicular to the direction of wave travel?

Back

This type of wave is called a transverse wave.

Front

What type of wave is characterized by particle motion that is parallel to the direction of wave travel?

Back

This type of wave is called a longitudinal wave.

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength in waves?

Back

Frequency and wavelength are inversely related; as frequency increases, wavelength decreases.