PS4.2 ChoiceBoard

Front

What do all waves transfer?

Back

Energy

Front

The higher the frequency the ______ the energy.

Back

higher

Front

What are the two types of waves?

Back

longitudinal and transverse

Front

The blue section of the wave is measuring _________________.

Back

wavelength

Front

Which color has the shortest wavelength?

Back

Blue

Front

What is a wave?

Back

A disturbance that transfers energy through space or matter.

Front

What is frequency in relation to waves?

Back

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

Front

What is wavelength?

Back

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

Front

What is amplitude?

Back

The maximum distance a wave varies from its rest position.

Front

What is the difference between longitudinal and transverse waves?

Back

Longitudinal waves oscillate parallel to the direction of energy transfer, while transverse waves oscillate perpendicular.