Wave Properties

Front

What happens to a wave's amplitude when more energy is added?

Back

The amplitude increases.

Front

What do waves transfer from one place to another?

Back

Waves transfer energy.

Front

What happens to a ball placed inside a water wave machine?

Back

The ball stays in place.

Front

What is the height of a wave called?

Back

The height of a wave is called amplitude.

Front

What is the distance between wave peaks called?

Back

The distance between wave peaks is called wavelength.

Front

What is a wave?

Back

A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another.

Front

What is the term for the maximum distance a wave moves from its rest position?

Back

This is called amplitude.

Front

What is the term for the distance between two consecutive wave crests?

Back

This is called wavelength.

Front

What type of wave requires a medium to travel through?

Back

Mechanical waves require a medium to travel through.

Front

What is the term for the repeating pattern of a wave?

Back

The repeating pattern of a wave is called a cycle.