Waves!

Front

Transverse waves carry energy _______ to the direction the medium is moving.

Back

perpendicular

Front

What does point A represent in a wave diagram?

Back

Trough

Front

A wave that has the vibration perpendicular to the direction of the wave is called:

Back

Transverse Wave

Front

Which type of wave carries the most energy: microwave, infrared, ultraviolet, or x-ray?

Back

x-ray

Front

Six waves go past a fixed point in two seconds. What is the frequency of the wave?

Back

3 Hz

Front

What is the definition of a wave?

Back

A disturbance that transfers energy through matter or space.

Front

What is amplitude in a wave?

Back

The maximum displacement of points on a wave from its rest position.

Front

What is wavelength?

Back

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

Front

What is the formula for calculating frequency?

Back

Frequency (f) = Number of waves / Time (in seconds).

Front

What is a longitudinal wave?

Back

A wave in which the vibration of the medium is parallel to the direction of the wave.