Review - Energy and Waves

Front

Transverse waves are ___

Back

Perpendicular

Front

Low Amplitude = ______________

Back

Quieter Sounds

Front

Why are humans unable to hear ultrasound waves that are over 20,000 Hz?

Back

Ultrasound waves have a frequency higher than what humans can hear.

Front

When waves meet, and form either a larger or smaller amplitude, this is called ______________

Back

Interference

Front

The loudness of the sound depends on ______________

Back

amplitude

Front

What is a wave?

Back

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

Front

What are the two main types of waves?

Back

Transverse waves and longitudinal waves.

Front

What is the frequency of a wave?

Back

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

Front

What is wavelength?

Back

Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs of a wave.

Front

What is amplitude?

Back

Amplitude is the maximum distance that the particles of a medium move from their rest position when a wave passes.