Waves

Front

What is the term for how many waves pass a given point every second?

Back

Frequency

Front

What type of waves can travel through empty space?

Back

Electromagnetic waves

Front

What type of waves require a medium to travel, such as air or water?

Back

Mechanical waves

Front

What do waves transfer?

Back

Energy

Front

What is the distance between waves, measured from one crest to the next crest?

Back

Wavelength

Front

How is frequency measured?

Back

In Hertz (Hz)

Front

What is the term for the maximum displacement of a wave from its rest position?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency in waves?

Back

Wavelength is inversely proportional to frequency.

Front

What is the speed of a wave?

Back

Speed = Wavelength × Frequency

Front

What is the term for the highest point of a wave?

Back

Crest