Waves

Front

What is the lowest point of a transverse wave?

Back

Trough

Front

What happens to frequency and energy when the wavelength is shorter?

Back

Higher frequency and greater energy

Front

What is a disturbance that travels through a medium from one location to another?

Back

Wave

Front

What is the highest point of a transverse wave called?

Back

Crest

Front

Which of the following is NOT a property of waves?

Back

Distance

Front

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

Back

Wavelength

Front

What is the measure of how many waves pass a point in one second?

Back

Frequency

Front

What is the speed of a wave?

Back

The distance a wave travels per unit of time.

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency in waves?

Back

As wavelength decreases, frequency increases.

Front

What type of wave requires a medium to travel through?

Back

Mechanical wave